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.
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