Fahrenheit 451

I think the point made in the book is that if we don't remember and understand... and basically just care... If we don't read and think, and watch how the world works, and care about our history and our freedom... it can be taken away from us very easily. If people don't read and remember, generations will grow up that don't understand or know the things that we fought to have, the things that we take for granted sometimes, but which are essential to our lives. Our freedom... of thought, of action, or speech. If we don't remember, then all someone has to do is inform us of limited choices, and we won't dream of the others. ... We won't fight for freedom if we don't even know what it is about.

William Shakepeare is mentioned in this novel because he is the main character.

he quotes juilus ceaser

bc everyone loves him and he got sweg

Montag tries to hide his growing interest in books and his secret collection of illegal literature from Beatty. He knows that Beatty, as the fire chief, is responsible for enforcing the anti-book laws, so he works to conceal his subversive activities to avoid detection.

Yes , they did actually burn the books used in the film Fahrenheit 451 : among the books burned by the firemen is the film journal "Cahiers du Cinema" for which director François Truffaut wrote . Pictured on the cover is a picture from Breathless , written by Truffaut . Also among the books burned is "The Martian Chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451" itself , both written by Ray Bradbury .

In Fahrenheit 451, minority pressure is a cause of the burning of books. It most likely started with a few banned books. A book is a bit too racist? Ban it. A book makes a certain religion look bad? Ban it. Everyone must be pleased. So if a certain minority thinks that a book makes them look bad, they can contact the government and the book will be banned. Thats part of censorship(supressing media which may be considered objectionable to the general body of people.) So with more and more books getting banned, there were less books to read.

he layed down went to sleep as the moonlight on his cheekbones

Captain Beatty has not been punished because he is the captain responsible for keeping the other firemen on their feet so they won't question. Throughout the book he quotes lines from famous books and then tells the men that it's useless. He does this to show his authority and so that the men look up to him without question. Beatty tells the firemen that books are depressing which is why they must burn them to keep society "happy". When one of them does question, Beatty goes to Montag's house and goes on and on about why books should be burned, again showing his authority and intelligence so that Montag accepts his views towards books. Beatty must know books to explain their "unimportance" and "wickedness" to the men. If it weren't for him, the men would go off and read books and the society would be "chaotic". We don't want that now, do we?

We aren't sure, but Beatty may not be so contemt with the books. It could be his job that causes him to speak about books that way. It is argued that his death was suicide when he kept urging Montag to kill him by saying, "You won't really do it. Put the gun down," or something along those lines. Perhaps he was as unhappy as Montag and he was sick and tired of the whole thing. Perhaps he knew Montag had the courage to kill him, and that was really what he wanted rather than living the rest of his life unhappy and criticizing books.

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I don't believe there is a free version

In Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451, Clarisse does not have a boyfriend. She is a young girl who befriends the main character, Montag, and helps him question the society they live in. Their relationship is more of a friendship based on intellectual curiosity and rebellion against the status quo.

In Ray Bradbury's book, "Fahrenheit 451" Captian Beatty refers Clarisse McClellan as a time-bomp

In Fahrenheit 451, the long description of the river, woods, and sky serve as a contrast to the oppressive and dystopian society depicted in the rest of the novel. It represents nature as a source of truth, beauty, and freedom, which are elements lacking in the controlled and censored world of the book. The descriptions highlight the importance of nature and its rejuvenating effects on the human spirit.

Ice cream is typically frozen at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). Most household freezers are set to a temperature around -18 degrees Celsius (0 degrees Fahrenheit) to properly freeze ice cream.

"burn em' to ashes, then burn the ashes"

Lowering the kindergarten age allows children to start their education earlier and potentially have more time to develop foundational skills. It may also align with developmental research showing the benefits of early childhood education. Additionally, societal trends and changing expectations for academic readiness and success could be contributing factors.

They're all common because people are always trying to commit suicide, so the people who help them act as if it's no big deal because it happens so much.

After Mildred's suicide attempt, she receives immediate medical attention to address any physical harm. She may also be referred for psychological evaluation and therapy to address the underlying issues that led to the attempt. Support from friends, family, and mental health professionals can help her navigate through this challenging time.

One notable quote by Mildred in Fahrenheit 451 comes after she is confronted about her suicide attempt. She says, Oh, I wouldn't do that. I wouldn't do a thing like that. This indicates that she is in deep denial about her unhappiness.

In Fahrenheit 451, the black cobra is a metaphor used to describe the mechanical hound used by the firemen to track down and kill individuals who possess books, which are banned in the society. The hound is described as a lethal and sinister presence, embodying the oppressive and intimidating nature of the authoritarian regime in the novel.

Montag thought Faber was reciting a poem by Matthew Arnold called "Dover Beach."

Ray Bradbury was born August 22, 1920 which makes him 89 yrs old in 2010...at least until August 22nd.