he heard the right-left-right of the 5:00 AM formation, going home." This quote shows the punctuality of the people, as well as the organization of the strict society they live. In illustrating the robot-like lives of his society, Ellison wrote, "He could hear the metronomic, left-right-left of the 2:47 shift, entering the Timkin roller-bearing plant in their sneakers. Ellison uses specific examples of imagery, diction, and characterization to illustrate the importance of reform in society.Įllison used imagery to display the Harlequin's rebellion as well as the societies actions and thoughts. There are many ways in which people respond to society, some follow without question and others do what they feel is right, despite the consequences. The reader sees that many in society have transformed into that which society believes. Harlan Ellison introduces to us the idea of serving society in various forms. Marm, or better known as the Harlequin, who tries in vain to transform the unacceptability of the regulations. Those who become heroes and strive to save the world from destruction by the clock become enemies by the world because they are non-conformists. In 2389, when the story takes place, man has become so obsessed with punctuality, that if one does not posses this quality, he can be punished by death. The story, "'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman," by Harlan Ellison illustrates a futuristic society governed by time. "'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman"
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