Interpreting A Graphic Novel

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury shows a lot of things burning bright (literally) like the old woman her words that were like a thumbprint in his head. In part three, Montag burn Beatty after he burn  his house Montag, not affected emotionally  from him burning his house, but he was in denial and keep thinking. Montag thought Beatty wanted to die which that moved the plot significantly to his journey to Faber's and then across the river. Burning bright across the river Grangers fire that had a lot of meaning to Montag. The fire moved the plot towards the ending of the book.

Recently the class and I read a short story called Blue Against White, which focuses on the importance of memories during childhood and how it affects one's life. Jeannette C. Armstrong the author, uses writing techniques like symbolism through common motifs to aid the reader to have a better understanding of the the hidden morals within the story.  Literary elements that were applied in the story includes plot and character which also had immense connections towards the author itself. This can be shown through the word choice and the placement of the setting, which displayed a large significance in assisting the reader through imagery. The fact that Jeannette C. Armstrong developed such a self-discovery story helps bring attention

When Ray Bradbury wrote Fahrenheit 451, he allegedly chose the title for the temperature that book paper catches fire. The idea was that the firemen use flamethrowers to burn books, and the fire needed to be at least 451 degrees Fahrenheit to properly burn the paper. Right off the bat, the number 451, in Fahrenheit 451, is stated on the first page of the book. It also symbolizes the ‘burning’ and failing of Montag's society. Essentially, it's the temperature at which society burns. This symbol is the most significant one since it is in the title of the book and is stated directly on the first page.

The transition from the youth to adult world often allows innocence to be left behind; corresponding with the difficulty to accept change and responsibilities which results in the corruption of purity. Holden is characterized in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in The Rye, through symbols incorporated throughout the novel such as highlighting his fear of change, and his respect towards children's innocence as being huge characterized aspects throughout the novel, Holden’s red hunting hat symbolizes his unique character, innocence, and need for protection. The ducks in Central Park symbolize Holden’s thoughts of loneliness and his emotional instability, his forestalled development, and his fear of change. The title of the book itself, The Catcher in the Rye, is an important symbol as it displays Holden’s obsession to save children from losing their innocence.

When reading a story, the reader has to pay attention to the specific pattern of the story. There can be unique patterns that can help explain the story. There can be explicit details that can add to the story. For example, a little tiny speck in the corner can explain why the character’s mother died. The speck could have led to mold, which could have led to cancer, and killed the mother. If a reader does not pay attention to every little example, they might not understand the story. In Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” imagery develops the story to help a reader understand the plot. Imagery makes a story whole. By engaging all of the senses, imagery can explain things that simple statements cannot. These techniques can

Fahrenheit 451 is one of the more complex books that i have read. Its structure of writing is more detailed, to say he defines things in such a peculiar way that you can imagine it vividly. His mood and tone are so unique that he has become famous for it. To say the least, his style is hard to explain.

In Fahrenheit 451 , Ray Bradbury novel uses symbolism to contrast the firemen and the book burning for the control of education. Firemen Captain Beatty’s lecture on the history of firemen is the perfect example of the workings of the power of discourage. The assignment of the firemen thus is to watch over the emotional and intellectual sleep of the population. Mechanicals hounds have several symbolic deaths: he was almost killed by joyriders.

Andrei Tarkovsky said, “A literary work can only be received through symbols, through concepts - for that is what words are”. In Fahrenheit 451’s society, the reading of books is illegal and punishable by death. The protagonist Guy Montag stands against the burning of the books and attempts to be happy with his life, even though he is a fireman. Ray Bradbury, uses many literary devices in his story, but the most important device is symbolism. In Fahrenheit 451, a handful of symbols advance the plot by giving the novel a deeper meaning that what appears on the surface. Each symbol included in the Fahrenheit 451 is a piece of Guy Montag’s life that is helping his journey.

In Gary Soto’s short story “The Jacket” Gary Soto uses symbolism, allusions, and imagery to convey the theme to be thankful for what you have. In “The Jacket” by Gary Soto, the nameless main character asks his mother for a biker jacket, instead he received a guacamole colored jacket. Gary Soto states “I stared at the jacket, like an enemy, thinking awful thoughts before I took off my aged jacket whose sleeves climbed halfway to my elbow. I put the large jacket on.” He hates the jacket, puts it on anyways. This is a conflict in the story, he hates the jacket, puts it on to make his mother happy. It’s easy to tell he doesn’t want to upset his mother is because Soto states in the story “I threw it on my brother’s bed and looked at it for a long

for instance, in the text, when he stated words like ``excruciating pain``, instead of saying, it hurt a lot. or ``March rain drilling his jacket and drilling his body and washing away the blood that poured from his open wound.`` instead of saying, it started to rain harder.Lastly,he hooked the reader in, by creating pictures using all of this. for example, the higher level words add feeling to the text. in the text, for instance, when the author says ``excruciating pain,`` I could almost feel the pain Andy was going through. the author adds picture to that by describing the knife, when it cut Andy.(The knife entered just below his rib cage and had been drawn across his body violently, tearing a wide gap in his flesh.) but then we also know, that none of this wouldn't have happened if Andy had been

Fahrenheit 451 is the story of Guy Montag as he discovers himself in a new alternate future where books are illegal and firemen burn houses. Guy Montag finds that he is not satisfied with the life he is living and decides to venture into uncharted territory, books. Fahrenheit 451 is composed of many brilliant characters that either help or try to destroy Montag on his journey. Ray Bradbury, the author, of Fahrenheit 451 added lots of symbolism and details that are all part of the main concepts of the novel.

Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury is a futuristic novel, taking the reader to a time where books and thinking are outlawed. In a time so dreadful where those who want to better themselves by thinking, and by reading are outlaws as well. Books and ideas are burned, books are burned physically, where as ideas are burned from the mind. Bradbury uses literary devices, such as symbolism, but it is the idea he wants to convey that makes this novel so devastating. Bradbury warns us of what may happen if we stop expressing our ideas, and we let people take away our books, and thoughts. Bradbury notices what has been going on in the world, with regards to censorship, and book burning in Germany, and McCarthyism in America. That is what he is speaking

Which is very different and would have been very hard to do if the story would have been written in any other medium. A graphic novel is something that takes time to get used to reading and learning how to follow the story. For some it might become difficult to focus both on the words and pictures. Although having both words and pictures might be preferred by others. This all comes down to personal preference.

In life and in literary text hidden meanings are quite common. There is basic level of understanding by the majority and a concealed meaning that requires a deeper level of critical thinking and analysis. Terrance Hayes provides a “poetic style that resist style” which proves hard to interpret, but I conclude he provides a common theme many might mistake for just an element of poetry (Fabu 1). A common theme present within two of his poems “Lighthead’s Guide to Galaxy” and “Antebellum House Party” as well as ”Mausoleum” from his signature book Wind in a Box is the idea of symbolism and underlying meanings within itself and how individuals tend to look for something more in things even in life instead of being as it is.

Advice: Shorter is better, No character names, Tie together the big picture and the personal picture and it is also an art form.