This story also reconsiders bravery and courage, both in a moment and in a lifetime. The husband and wife are content to live the last night they have together as they have lived every other night, which showcases the profound courage with which they have lived the other days of their lives. They are proud of the way they have spent their time on earth, and they do not feel any qualms about continuing with their lifestyle for one last day. They do not seriously consider doing something drastically different than their routines because they are happy with the way they have lived their lives.
The story forces its readers to reconsider a age-old question, and it sheds new light on what bravery and courage look like in the face of death. Bradbury's storytelling leaves the reader with an extraordinary impression of ordinary acts. At the end of the story, the reader is left asking him or herself many questions about how they would respond to such a situation because Bradbury's writing is so compelling.