Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Question 1- Fahrenheit 451
＊Who are the main characters in the novel? Do you like them? Why or why not? What is special about them? What do they reveal about the universal human experience? the main characters in Fahrenheit 451 are Guy Montag, Clarisse McClellan, Mildred, and Beatty. Guy Montag is the protagonist of the story. To me, Guy Montag is a very confusing character. Throughout the whole story, I couldn't really relate to his thoughts or actions. He enjoyed burning books, he had "joy of watching pages consumed by flames." He was one who never questioned anything, someone who "went with the flow." Yet towards the end of the story, Guy starts to question everything, he wonders why things have to be this way. This made me find an interest in him. He became one of the few who I felt was "human". Clarisse McClellan was a seventeen year old girl,
Question 7- Fahrenheit 451
＊Are there are any current situations in the world that relate to the novel? What are they, and how do they relate? Does the novel shed any light on how current situations could be resolved or "fixed"?
The novel doesn't necessarily shed any light on how current situations could be resolved or "fixed," yet there is a similar machine these days that help treat drug overdoses. Another situation in the world is the over-dependence on technology. Many children and teenagers, even some adults prefer television over productive and informative sources such as books, magazines, etc. The novel shows how books are important and there is something special about them; they are full of things we've never imagined before. Mildred, although she had build in "walls" or television that she could watch everyday, she was miserable and could never be satisfied. Technology has improved society and our way of life.
The novel doesn't necessarily shed any light on how current situations could be resolved or "fixed," yet there is a similar machine these days that help treat drug overdoses. Another situation in the world is the over-dependence on technology. Many children and teenagers, even some adults prefer television over productive and informative sources such as books, magazines, etc. The novel shows how books are important and there is something special about them; they are full of things we've never imagined before. Mildred, although she had build in "walls" or television that she could watch everyday, she was miserable and could never be satisfied. Technology has improved society and our way of life.
Question 6- Fahrenheit 451
＊Are there any settings in this novel which you have found to be beautiful? or disturbing? or memorable? Describe these settings and comment on why they were meaningful to you.
One of the most disturbing scenes was when the woman burned in her house with her books. IThis scene also made me wonder how the firemen weren't greatly affected by this. I thought once again about the meaning of a fire-fighter of fireman. We know the definition of firemen to be men or people who fight/extinguish fires, yet in Fahrenheit 451, they actually made fires. This scene is meaningful to me because I had a very vivid picture of it and I can't believe that she didn't show any sign of fear or nervousness. Another disturbing scene was when Mildrid tried to commit suicide. This scence is meaningful to me because I learned that special machines known as "handymen" have been invented to treat drug overdoses because drug abuse and suicide attempts are so common.
One of the most disturbing scenes was when the woman burned in her house with her books. IThis scene also made me wonder how the firemen weren't greatly affected by this. I thought once again about the meaning of a fire-fighter of fireman. We know the definition of firemen to be men or people who fight/extinguish fires, yet in Fahrenheit 451, they actually made fires. This scene is meaningful to me because I had a very vivid picture of it and I can't believe that she didn't show any sign of fear or nervousness. Another disturbing scene was when Mildrid tried to commit suicide. This scence is meaningful to me because I learned that special machines known as "handymen" have been invented to treat drug overdoses because drug abuse and suicide attempts are so common.
Question 5- Fahrenheit 451
＊What is the climax of this novel? What happens? How do the events of this novel make you feel?The climax of the novel is when Montag killed Captain Beatty.
They're arrival at Montag's house meant that Beatty found out Montag was hiding books in his house. Mildred and her friends had reported him. Mildren ran from their house, with one suitcase in her hand, to the waiting beetle. She did not even turn to take one last look of her husband, but left. After Montag had to burn the books and his house down, himself, he managed to get hold of a gun. He shot a pulse of liquid fire on Beatty, which caused him to die. The events in this novel, especially the climax surprised me greatly. In the beginning of the story, I always thought Beatty and Montag would have a great relationship/friendship. Then Beatty suspects that Montag is changing and hiding something. The dangerous mechanical hound was also sent by Beatty to lurk around Montag.
They're arrival at Montag's house meant that Beatty found out Montag was hiding books in his house. Mildred and her friends had reported him. Mildren ran from their house, with one suitcase in her hand, to the waiting beetle. She did not even turn to take one last look of her husband, but left. After Montag had to burn the books and his house down, himself, he managed to get hold of a gun. He shot a pulse of liquid fire on Beatty, which caused him to die. The events in this novel, especially the climax surprised me greatly. In the beginning of the story, I always thought Beatty and Montag would have a great relationship/friendship. Then Beatty suspects that Montag is changing and hiding something. The dangerous mechanical hound was also sent by Beatty to lurk around Montag.
Question 4- Fahrenheit 451
＊Please choose one passage from the novel that is significant to you. Why is this passage meaningful? Please type it into one of your entries and comment on what you think about the passage.
, things we can't imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don't stay for nothing.'" (pg. 51 of Fahrenheit 51) -This is the quote of Montag. This particular passage caught my mind because it talks about a specific woman that the firemen burned. She wasn't afraid to stay in her house with her books, she, why books are supposed to be burned and kept away from everyone. Personally, this passage is meaningful because I know that books have things that I could never imagine and every book has its own purpose and something special and unique about it. Some books are so valuable that even in the novel, the woman stayed and died with her books.
, things we can't imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don't stay for nothing.'" (pg. 51 of Fahrenheit 51) -This is the quote of Montag. This particular passage caught my mind because it talks about a specific woman that the firemen burned. She wasn't afraid to stay in her house with her books, she, why books are supposed to be burned and kept away from everyone. Personally, this passage is meaningful because I know that books have things that I could never imagine and every book has its own purpose and something special and unique about it. Some books are so valuable that even in the novel, the woman stayed and died with her books.
Question 3- Fahrenheit 451
＊What is the major theme of this novel? Why is this theme important to a teenager living in 2007?
. He tried to show the importance of books/reading and that we shouldn't depend so much on technology. Even though technology has greatly improved our society and is very useful to us, technology should not be above humans. Humans are the ones who have created technology. Bradbury also points out how people understand how things are done, but never question why they are done. This theme is important to a teenager living in 2007. So many teenagers around the world have made useless priorities. Instead of reading a book or doing something productive, many cannot live without a day of television, a computer game, or any other sort of technology. We should not only understand how things are done, but we should always question why things are done. If we don't, this will discourage others from developing and using their creative abilities, thoughts, and narrative points.
. He tried to show the importance of books/reading and that we shouldn't depend so much on technology. Even though technology has greatly improved our society and is very useful to us, technology should not be above humans. Humans are the ones who have created technology. Bradbury also points out how people understand how things are done, but never question why they are done. This theme is important to a teenager living in 2007. So many teenagers around the world have made useless priorities. Instead of reading a book or doing something productive, many cannot live without a day of television, a computer game, or any other sort of technology. We should not only understand how things are done, but we should always question why things are done. If we don't, this will discourage others from developing and using their creative abilities, thoughts, and narrative points.
Question 2- Fahrenheit 451
＊What is the mood of this novel? Do you find this novel saddens you in any way? Why?
The mood of this novel is sad and gloomy. I was confused, frustrated, and sometimes even a bit startled. But overall, this novel made me think and sometimes read over some parts several times. This novel saddened me because the whole atmosphere or mood was very gloomy and serious. The book never mentioned or talked about anyone being truly happy or satisfied. Even if there was laughter in some parts, those were just temporary feelings that would soon vanish. The only character who appeared to be truly happy was Clarisse. She was easy-going, talkative, curious, and had most/all the characteristics of someone totally different from all the other characters. All of the events that evolved around Montag were serious and depressing. People dying, books burning, Mildred almost half-dead, people living like robots, and all the other events such as these shaped the mood of the novel.
The mood of this novel is sad and gloomy. I was confused, frustrated, and sometimes even a bit startled. But overall, this novel made me think and sometimes read over some parts several times. This novel saddened me because the whole atmosphere or mood was very gloomy and serious. The book never mentioned or talked about anyone being truly happy or satisfied. Even if there was laughter in some parts, those were just temporary feelings that would soon vanish. The only character who appeared to be truly happy was Clarisse. She was easy-going, talkative, curious, and had most/all the characteristics of someone totally different from all the other characters. All of the events that evolved around Montag were serious and depressing. People dying, books burning, Mildred almost half-dead, people living like robots, and all the other events such as these shaped the mood of the novel.
Monday, March 5, 2007
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What is the climax of this novel? What happens? How do the events of this novel make you feel?
The climax of the novel is when Guy Montag burns Captain Beatty with the flame gun, which completely reverts the novel mood. It goes from normal, to Guy Montage smuggling the books and then getting caught and he wants to try and learn from the books, but his plan comes to a stop once Captain Beatty makes him burn his own house and Montag will be sent to jail. The climax reaches its point because Montag burns his former fireman captain, which now makes him a convict, which is where suspense builds in the book. The events in this novel all feel like spur of the moments. Most of the time, Montag has a specific plan and it suddenly, expectantly, gets ruined. Montag then gets out of it in a random way, which was his spur of the moment, guided by his forever will to achieve the knowledge from books. He never gives in. This makes me feel how strong willpower can be, and how you can succeed if you keep going at what you want. These events all pile up, change in order, and are basically like a roller coaster. It makes me feel like the mood, or point of the novel is constantly changing, and new branches come out of the tree in different directions.
The climax of the novel is when Guy Montag burns Captain Beatty with the flame gun, which completely reverts the novel mood. It goes from normal, to Guy Montage smuggling the books and then getting caught and he wants to try and learn from the books, but his plan comes to a stop once Captain Beatty makes him burn his own house and Montag will be sent to jail. The climax reaches its point because Montag burns his former fireman captain, which now makes him a convict, which is where suspense builds in the book. The events in this novel all feel like spur of the moments. Most of the time, Montag has a specific plan and it suddenly, expectantly, gets ruined. Montag then gets out of it in a random way, which was his spur of the moment, guided by his forever will to achieve the knowledge from books. He never gives in. This makes me feel how strong willpower can be, and how you can succeed if you keep going at what you want. These events all pile up, change in order, and are basically like a roller coaster. It makes me feel like the mood, or point of the novel is constantly changing, and new branches come out of the tree in different directions.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Entry6
Please choose one passage from the novel this is significant to you. Why is this passage meaningful? Please type it into one of your entries and comment on what you think about the passage.In the morning he would not have needed sleep, for all the warm odors and sights of a complete country night would have rested and slept him while his eyes were wide and his mouth, when he thought to test it, was half a smile.And there at the bottom of the hayloft stair waiting for him would be the incredible thing. He would step carefully down, in the pink light of early morning, so fully aware of the world that he would be afraid, and stand over the small miracle and at last bend to touch it.These two paragraphs from page 143 are simply amazing when you try to imagine it. The way the author states it, it simply pictures as amazing beauty in my mind. It is so meaningful because it states, in context, the beautiful difference between natural nature and the technological society in which Montag came from. It shows part of the theme, how in our future, people might become consumed by technology, and never realize the beauty of nature in which God created. It also symbolizes Montag’s bravery and courage. The last few lines shows the bravery of Montag of him getting out of his natural, beautiful nature sleep, and stepping out, back in to the world in which he wanted, but still have the willpower to move on.
Entry5
What is the mood of this novel? Do you find this novel saddens you in anyway? Why?
The mood of Fahrenheit 451 is very heartbreaking, but it changes very suddenly as many of the main events in the story happen suddenly without you expecting it. The mood starts out confusing, interesting, and sad. It becomes sadder, but suspense starts to build as Montag steals the book. The mood quickly becomes suspenseful and exciting, and then becomes sad once one of Montag’s plans are ruined, or something other negative happens. The mood quickly changes to exciting as Montag goes even deeper into trouble. The general mood of the novel, however, saddens me in many ways. It saddens me on how the government and people in the setting of the book are so brainwashed and corrupted. It saddens me to remind me of how people in the future might become like that, lazy and sitting around on technology. It saddens me how Guy Montag, even though he partially achieved his goal of achieving knowledge by books, It saddens me on what he has lost, like his wife, job, money, and perfect home. But then again, it is good because he was willing to lose all of that for what he knew what right. Generally, it is a sad book, but it has high morality and is not that big of a heartbreaker
The mood of Fahrenheit 451 is very heartbreaking, but it changes very suddenly as many of the main events in the story happen suddenly without you expecting it. The mood starts out confusing, interesting, and sad. It becomes sadder, but suspense starts to build as Montag steals the book. The mood quickly becomes suspenseful and exciting, and then becomes sad once one of Montag’s plans are ruined, or something other negative happens. The mood quickly changes to exciting as Montag goes even deeper into trouble. The general mood of the novel, however, saddens me in many ways. It saddens me on how the government and people in the setting of the book are so brainwashed and corrupted. It saddens me to remind me of how people in the future might become like that, lazy and sitting around on technology. It saddens me how Guy Montag, even though he partially achieved his goal of achieving knowledge by books, It saddens me on what he has lost, like his wife, job, money, and perfect home. But then again, it is good because he was willing to lose all of that for what he knew what right. Generally, it is a sad book, but it has high morality and is not that big of a heartbreaker
Entry8
Why is the government so oppressive in this story with their population? How do they achieve the brainwashing treatment?I think that the government was so oppressive about their policy on books because they knew books can give ideas to people. Also, books were able to make people think more carefully about what’s the truth from the lies. I think that the government in Fahrenheit 451 was so oppressive because they didn’t want people having knowledge which can question their authority. The government’s process of brainwashing resulted in the entire population turning to the “saloons” for their happiness. In addition, the oppression of books from the government was for people to have happiness and making people lose their questioning thoughts on many issues. They achieved this happiness or a brainwashed population first by discouraging many students to go to universities that were always teaching brilliant ideas. Next, they started to cut their funds on the universities and destroyed the ones that didn’t wield to their will or just left them to rot. Also, many writers were burned to death by the government because of the ideas the books gave to the people. Then the universities either went bankrupt or just closed its doors because no students came to the schools. After this all the books were burnt or just thrown away by people because they didn’t want to have confusion of thinking. Furthermore, the entire population had lost much of the knowledge they had before. Finally, everyone didn’t care about books after awhile or some people hid themselves and memorized one book. Therefore, they achieved this brainwashing treatment by a oppressive policy on books.
Entry7
Are there any settings in this novel which you have found to be beautiful? Or disturbing? Or memorable? Describe these settings and comment on why they were meaningful to you.One of the most beautiful settings in the book is when Guy Montag is running away from The Hound and he is swimming in the river, away from the distracted city. It is the most beautiful moment when it says it was all quite and dark. It just symbolizes how Guy Montag managed to escape against the government, victorious in a way, and also how he is in this environment where technology is all people live upon. It is beautiful because the setting completely changes into a more peaceful setting, and the mood changes into a shock, as Montag finally confronts the old world and the world where it is peaceful. One of the greatest horrible moments in the book is when Montag has his plan to confront Captain Beatty, and theyre in the firetruck about to go on a mission, but the chapter ends by them rolling up at Montag’s house. That was the most disturbing moment, because the story completely reverts around into a negative connotation. Right after, however, was the most memorable moment: when Guy Montag turns around with the flame thrower at Captain Beatty and burns him into ashes. This was very memorable because instantly, again, the book’s mood completely reverts around into a heroic setting.
Entry3
Who are the main characters in the novel? Do you like them? Why or why not? What is special about them? What do they reveal about the universal human experience?
The main characters in this novel, Fahrenheit 451, are Guy Montag, Captain Beatty, Clarisse, and Mildred. I like only Guy Montag and Clarisse, as they’re the ones who actually were seeking the knowledge and attempted to rebel against the norm and corrupted government. Clarisse wanted to spread what she believed in. They were smart, and they had willpower. That is how they are special, because they believed so strongly in what they believed was right, even though 99% of the population thought otherwise. Captain Beatty and Mildred were just examples of the bad community, the brainwashed people who believed the lies of the government. Captain Beatty was just evil, and he wanted power, rather than knowledge. They reveal the heroes of universal human experience. Martin Luther King stood up for what he knew was right: freedom of color. He had willpower and thus stood by what he believed was right. Other heroes like Ali, he had a never-ending will in boxing to never give up. Guy Montag and Clarisse are like heroes in their world, and act like Martin Luther King. He revolutionized the world, and knew what was right. Guy Montag and Clarisse stood up against the government and got what they believed was right.
The main characters in this novel, Fahrenheit 451, are Guy Montag, Captain Beatty, Clarisse, and Mildred. I like only Guy Montag and Clarisse, as they’re the ones who actually were seeking the knowledge and attempted to rebel against the norm and corrupted government. Clarisse wanted to spread what she believed in. They were smart, and they had willpower. That is how they are special, because they believed so strongly in what they believed was right, even though 99% of the population thought otherwise. Captain Beatty and Mildred were just examples of the bad community, the brainwashed people who believed the lies of the government. Captain Beatty was just evil, and he wanted power, rather than knowledge. They reveal the heroes of universal human experience. Martin Luther King stood up for what he knew was right: freedom of color. He had willpower and thus stood by what he believed was right. Other heroes like Ali, he had a never-ending will in boxing to never give up. Guy Montag and Clarisse are like heroes in their world, and act like Martin Luther King. He revolutionized the world, and knew what was right. Guy Montag and Clarisse stood up against the government and got what they believed was right.
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Are there any current situations in the world that relate to the novel? What are they, and how do they relate? Does the novel shed any light on how current situations could be resolved or "fixed"?
The main current situation which relates to the novel is that most of our everyday people of a nation simply abide by the rules in which they are given. Most of them do not even think about if there were something wrong with the structure or rules, but just go along with them because they were born that way. Those who do think about it, they might believe something is not right, but most of them refuse to do anything, either because they are lazy or they are scared. It is a similar situation in Fahrenheit 451, just more severe because in the Fahrenheit 451 setting, all the people have been brainwashed by the lies of the government, and they simply comply to whatever suits them good, which is pleasure, by means of technology. Nobody seeks true information or history, until Guy Montag learns on how to think for himself. He questions the reality of the corrupted world and seeks true knowledge. Although the community does not cooperate with him at first, he manages to escape the lies and he finds the truth, the knowledge, which is what he truly was seeking. People in our world today can be like Guy Montag, and simply need to get off their butts and try, think, and apply.
The main current situation which relates to the novel is that most of our everyday people of a nation simply abide by the rules in which they are given. Most of them do not even think about if there were something wrong with the structure or rules, but just go along with them because they were born that way. Those who do think about it, they might believe something is not right, but most of them refuse to do anything, either because they are lazy or they are scared. It is a similar situation in Fahrenheit 451, just more severe because in the Fahrenheit 451 setting, all the people have been brainwashed by the lies of the government, and they simply comply to whatever suits them good, which is pleasure, by means of technology. Nobody seeks true information or history, until Guy Montag learns on how to think for himself. He questions the reality of the corrupted world and seeks true knowledge. Although the community does not cooperate with him at first, he manages to escape the lies and he finds the truth, the knowledge, which is what he truly was seeking. People in our world today can be like Guy Montag, and simply need to get off their butts and try, think, and apply.
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* what is the major theme of this novel? why is this theme important to a teenager living in 2007?
The theme of this novel, is I think about your environment, and if youre not comfortable with it, then you should represent. That is important to teenagers in 2007, because there are many bad influences like drinking, smoking, drugs, and general prejudism. Many people are surrounded by these influences and simply give in, even though they know that it is wrong. Clothing, grades, cursing, pornography, and general bad attitude are also influences in teenage life. This is one the biggest current day issues. Teenagers break the rules, because of people who are around them, and they grew up to not succeed financially in life, or end up becoming convicts or go to jail. There are a small percentage of teenagers who stand up for what they like or believe, like girls who wont wear Abercrombie or Hollister, but where less brand name clothes because theyre more comfortable.
The theme of this novel, is I think about your environment, and if youre not comfortable with it, then you should represent. That is important to teenagers in 2007, because there are many bad influences like drinking, smoking, drugs, and general prejudism. Many people are surrounded by these influences and simply give in, even though they know that it is wrong. Clothing, grades, cursing, pornography, and general bad attitude are also influences in teenage life. This is one the biggest current day issues. Teenagers break the rules, because of people who are around them, and they grew up to not succeed financially in life, or end up becoming convicts or go to jail. There are a small percentage of teenagers who stand up for what they like or believe, like girls who wont wear Abercrombie or Hollister, but where less brand name clothes because theyre more comfortable.
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