# Emil Barton — Short Fiction character guide

> Emil Barton in Short Fiction by Ray Bradbury.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Barton, young Barton, old Barton

**First appearance:** 0028-i-mars

## Who they are

A family member involved in a generational conflict.

## In the story

### [I, Mars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_46_se/chapters/i-mars)

The old man, aged eighty, alone on Mars, haunted by recordings of his younger self.

### [I, Mars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_46_se/chapters/i-mars)

The younger Barton, aged twenty, recorded on tape, arrogant and full of life.

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