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    A Commentary Based On Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in A Day"

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    A commentary based on Ray Bradbury’s “All Summer In A Day”

    Ray Bradbury's sci-fi short story is about a child named Margot who misses the sun. The
    story shows how it feels to be lonely and how important empathy is. Bradbury wanted to
    make people feel and think. When translating this story for Turkish middle school children,
    we must keep the same goals.

    Although the story is short it has a lot of emotion. This makes it good for middle school
    students. The original audience was readers of all ages, especially children and young adults.
    For Turkish students, we need to use simple and clear language. Bradbury's main aim was to
    show the impact of loneliness and the need for kindness. Margot feels alone because she
    remembers the sun, and the other children do not. They bully her, but then they feel guilty.
    This message about empathy and understanding is important. The translation should keep this
    message clear for Turkish students.

    In its original form, "All Summer in a Day" makes readers think about how their actions
    affect others. It also makes them appreciate nature. In the target text, the story should have
    the same effect. It should teach them to be kind and to value nature. The main themes are
    loneliness, empathy, and longing for nature. These themes need to be clear in the translation.
    The story’s tone is sad but also hopeful. The language is simple yet emotional. But
    sometimes, the translator should keep this balance. Bradbury uses vivid images and
    metaphors. These should be translated carefully to keep their meaning.

    The story is told from a third-person view. This helps all readers connect with Margot’s
    feelings. The translator should keep this perspective. The story’s flow and structure should
    stay the same in the translation. This helps keep the story’s emotional impact. Even though
    the story is set on Venus, its themes are universal. However, some details may need adjusting.
    For example, the onomatopoeia of rain should be explained in a way that makes sense to
    Turkish readers.
    The translator must keep the story’s meaning, style, and tone. They should also make sure the
    story feels natural in Turkish. The translator should think about how Turkish students will
    read and understand the story. They must be careful with cultural differences and sensitive
    topics like bullying.

    In conclusion, translating "All Summer in a Day" for Turkish middle school students is
    influential. The translator must keep the story’s emotional depth and messages. They should
    also make it clear and engaging for Turkish readers. The story should teach them about
    empathy and the value of nature.

    Utku Atak

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