By definition, social commentary is when one provides feedback or commentary on society's lifestyle. In the short story, “The Pedestrian”Pedestrian,” three important social comments that Bradbury makes are that society has become too engrossed in technology to cultivate an appreciation for normal activities, social norms in the town do not correlate with positive behavior traits, and reputed professions are unfamiliar and unrecognized by the society. To begin, one of the first social comments that Bradbury makes in theThe Pedestrian is the fact that society had become too engrossed in technology, specifically the television, to appreciate and admire their surroundings. The story is set in the year 2053 A.D. and the use of technology is more prevalent, now than ever before. In this context, the citizens of society only have one hobby; watching television. They do not find pleasure in doing anything else. For instance, none of the residents enjoy spending time outside, walking around the neighborhood, or partaking in any outdoor activities, whereas, Mr. Mead thoroughly relishes it. This becomes evident when Bradbury says...