Fahrenheit 451 Pgs. 155-End

1. Ask a question.
I don't have many questions at this point of the book but I really liked how Montag started making and finished his own book, this makes me think that this main character changed a lot through out the book, I bet you would never believe Montag would do such a thing on the first couple pages.
2. Visit a couple other blogs from classmates and try to answer someone else’s question(s) and/or comment on their blog.
Ok, I commented on Austin's blog.
3. Answer one of the following sets of questions.
B. What does Montag mean when he says, “And when they ask us what we are doing , you can say, We’re remembering” ? Why is this quote important? How does it fit into the novel, what is Bradbury trying to say with this?
I think this quote gives me the general idea that it means repeating the same thing over again. For example, Montag could be reading a book and someone would come up to him and ask "What are you doing?" and he'd say "Remembering" because he's doing what people use to do a while back and hes gathering information about the past. I'm not sure if this is the general understanding of the quote but this is how I like to base my thoughts off of it.

Fahrenheit 451 Pgs. 138-154

1. Write one or more questions that you have. Don't just say "I don't get it." Ask a specific question about what is happening in the story.
Why does Montag get Mr. Black's house burnt down. Was it just because he was another fireman and he doesn't like what they do or did he have some kind of grudge against him I didn't realize?
2. How has Montag changed from the beginning of the novel to this part? In writing about this you might want to notice that the environment has changed from the city to nature. Is this a coincidence or is the author trying to say something by contrasting the city to nature in relation to the ways Montag has changed.
I think Montag becomes a lot smarter and wiser throughout the book. It seems as if Montag didn't give a care for anything other then his wife and his job. He never took the time to look at life and nature and it seems like to me he never really thought things all the way through. He started out in the book having the pleasure to burn and didn't think he was making the world worse or hurting people. Now I can tell he's changed and looks at life with a different perspective, he is slowly getting more like Clarisse and Faber, different from the average man.

Fahrenheit 451 Pgs. 126-137

"You'd better head for the river if you can, follow along it, and if you can hit the old railroad lines going out into the country, follow them. even though practically everything's airborne these days and most of the tracks are abandoned, the rails are still there, rusting." I thought this part of the story was interesting because it's always nice to know there is a chance that the main character will live on and continue to go on and live his dream. I personally think they are going to get books back out there because of the energy running though Montag and Faber, I can tell they won't quit no matter what stands in their way. I think it's also strange how the railroads are closed even when they live in such a futuristic world. Because how will all the people without transportation get around?

Fahrenheit 451 Pgs. 110-125

1. Summarize what happens in one or two sentences.
Montag blasted Beatty with a flamethrower and he died!!! (He so deserved that!) Then the hound injects the needle into him so it was difficult for him to walk. The police were out to get him and he cleaned up at a gas station.
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2. On your blog, copy down one sentence from this reading selection that strikes you as particularly descriptive. Which of the 5 senses does it appeal to? What verbs, adjectives, or figurative language are used and why are they effective in describing a certain action, person, or thing? "Police Alert. Wanted: Fugitive in city. Has committed murder and crimes against the State. Name: Guy Montag. Occupation: Fireman. Last seen..."-> This was after he started running from the fire ingulfed crime seen, so I smelled the smoke and felt the hot air and pressure. I could see him limping through the dark alley and hearing the sirens and helicopters flying over in the background. This was really intense to me and I liked this part a lot! It made me want to keep on reading to find out what happened next, the pressure was on! This part in the book was the turn point for me and I actually started to enjoy reading this extreme battle Montag is fighting against the whole State! =D

Fahrenheit 451 Pgs. 91-110

Give a very short (1-3 sentence) summary of the two main scenes in this section. The first scence was at home in the living room and the second scene was in the fire house with Beatty.
The scene at Montag's house was when he started reading poetry to his wife and her friends. One even started crying after the reading of one of the poems. The other scene in the fire house was when Beatty was quoting many quotes from books and telling Montag about his dream where they got into an argue with quotes.

If you choose verbs and adjectives, do the following:1) Find a sentence or two that has strong adjectives and/or verbs. Quote the book and explain why these are strong descriptive words and why they are effective. How do they appeal to the senses? What mental images do they invoke?
"But remember that the Captain belongs to the most dangerous enemy to truth and freedom, the solid unmoving cattle of the majority." I thought this sentence had a lot of strong verbs and adjectives e.g. when they say "...the most dangerous enemy to truth and freedom," and "...the solid unmoving cattle of the majority." These verbs and adjectives make me picture in my mind of the Captain being the highest rank almost like the boss, also him being the solid high rank cow out of all the cattle as he uses in his simile. It is effective because you really get the sense that what he says goes and there's nothing you can do about it.

Descriptive Writing for 01/23/07

Sleeping is something everyone can be good at. I am joyful when I sleep. Sleeping in a comfortable bed, excited to get a delightful rest after a long day at school. I'm good at sleeping, it's almost as if I can control what a dream and when I wake up. Sleep is something you can do all most anywhere. In your room, on the couch, even in class! (Note: Not encouraging it) =)Though sometimes it can be hard to control when you are unsuccesful or bored...

Fahrenheit 451 Homework Pgs. 80-91

Do the following three things --- this has one more step than last time.

1. Write a question. What are you confused about?

I'm confused about how Faber and Montag are going to stay in touch through their ear communication device without having people notice it.

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3. Answer one of the following questions:

A. According to Faber, “three things are missing” from the popular media (like the “parlor games) of his society. Write what they are and explain what he means.

The first thing that is missing is the quality of information. The second is the leisure to digest it and the third is the right to carry out actions based on what we learn from the interaction of the first two. I'm a little confused around this part but I take this as the population living to good to realize all the bad things in life, making them not even know how bad thing can get.

Homework for Monday 1/22

1. Write a question about the reading. What are you confused about? If you don't get an answer on your blog, be sure to raise the question in class. Even if you do get an answer, and you think it's a good question with a good answer, bring it up in discussion.

I'm confused why the hound (robotic dog thing) wants to hurt or kill Montag, I know someone had to program him but I'm wondering who would do that if Beatty says everyones happy and blissfull?

2. Answer at least one of the following questions:

A. What does Montag mean when he says that books "point, one way or another, to Clarisse?" He means that they are a lot like her personality, different from the way they think and are very unique, unlike most of the population. The books point to Clarisse because she acts like the people from centuries ago and takes time to look at life and nature.

B. How will books get us out of "the cave?" What is the cave and how will books get us out of it?The cave is kind of the problem the world is in right now and the will get them out maybe by finding something important in the books or something usefull to help the world have freewill again.

C. What is the signfificance of the story about the sieve and the sand? There is a reference to it shortly after the story is told. Why? I got really confused when I got to this part with the sieve- I know its like a filter type thing but I'm hoping that someone can clear this up for me in discussion tomorrow...

In Class Work- Something I Dread...

I dread the times when I hear the buzzing sound in my head…BEEP…BEEP…BEEP! I feel the cold air blow in over my bed and know it’s time to get up. So tired from the day before and still half asleep as I leave the room I call mine. When I'm finally awake and ready to go I eat a malicious breakfeast and am sent out the door and on my way today to a head pounding day of learning. ~My Mornings~

Fahrenheit 451 Pgs. 40-68

Answer this question from the perspective of Captain Beatty. Give the type of answer you think he would give – use quotes and other details from the book in your answer. Write a thoughtful answer – reread the section where Beatty and Montag talk to one another if you have to.
Is it better to be ignorant and happy OR is it better to be aware, educated and disturbed at the world?
Captain Beatty would say it's better to be ignorant and happy then to be aware, educated and disturbed. This is because, as Beatty says, you dread the unfamiliar. "With school turning out more runners, jumpers, racers, tinkerers, grabbers, snatchers, fliers, and swimmers instead of examiners, critics, knowers, and imaginative creators, the word 'intellectual,' of course, became the swear word it deserved to be." He thinks everyone must be alike and made equal. His basc opinion is that it's all a waste and that there is no point in doing it so why do it? Also, that everyone is happy now so why change their ways of living right now.

Fahrenheit 451 pgs. 21-40

1) Montag compares Mildred (his wife) to Clarisse and says that Clarisse seems older. In what way does Clarisse act more mature and WHY do you think she is more mature? Why does Bradbury (the author) make the contrast between the two?
Clarisse acts more mature in a way that she kind of takes the time to look at life and nature. She acts like shes that only non-"brainwashed" character in this book. Bradbury makes a connection between the two because they both seem very different in many ways yet I think they have similiar moods.

2) How are the people in the novel – both children and adults - similar and/or different from people today?
The people in the book don't seem to have any free will, they just go about their lives how the goverment and firefighters want them to. Because in our lives we have more choices and options we can choose to decide our own actions.

Fahrenheit 451Pgs. 3-21 HW

Do the following:

1) Ask a question that you have about what's going on in the novel. What do you find confusing?
I think it's kind of confusing because of the fact that they get such a low salary (I think it was $6,000 a year?)

Answer the following question:

1) Even before Montag and his wife Mildred talk to one another we know that they are alienated (distant) from one another. How does the author convey this?
Because Montag is thinking that he was not happy and that Mildred had not swam the sea in the last two years.