"Programmed for Love"

Differences between a Critique (as a Level-1 Critique) and an Interpretation (as a Level-2 Critique
A little confusing, I know (see the title above), but here's my point. The essay for "Programmed for Love" involved a summary section and an evaluation section. We called this a "critique". The essay that you will write now, for "Marionettes, Inc." will also involve a summary section and an evaluation section, so it, too, can be viewed as a type of critique.
But the difference is this. The story "Marionettes, Inc." actually has two layers to it. There's the literal story, which you will have to recap (pretend that the readers of your essay haven't read the story, so you'll have to bring them up to speed on the basic plot of the story). And then there's the figurative meaning behind the story, which you'll have to recap as well. This is where you will express what you think Ray Bradbury is really trying to say in his story.