Reflection On Fahrenheit 451

In my opinion, Fahrenheit 451 is a wonderful read. It was the type of book that you could really throw yourself into and understand on many different levels of thinking. I would definitely read it again especially because I feel like you can pick up a lot of small details that you missed the first time you read it. Reading this book triggered many different emotions in me. Sometimes I felt like I could really understand where a character was coming from, and other times it made me ask myself why in the world someone would do something like that. Parts such as Clarisse dying really shocked me because it came out of nowhere. One second she was walking along with Montag making him really think and question things, and then the next thing you know she’s dead. Another part of the book that really made me feel something was when Montag had left Faber's house and the mechanical hound showed up. I was really on the edge of my seat wondering if Faber would make it out or if he was be attacked by the vicious creation.

We've been told from a young age not to “play with fire,” and yet we are intrinsically drawn to it. To it's madness, radiance, and light. The smell of smoke rising is intoxicating, as is watching smoldering flames breathe out gray clouds. Fire, like us, needs oxygen to be sustained, to breathe.

“It was a pleasure to burn. It was a special pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened and changed” (Bradbury 3). Towards the beginning of the novel it is noticeable that fire is praised by the protagonist and those who choose to conform to society’s rules. In this quote in particular, fire is being used as a tool against literature.

Ban books or burn them? Ray Bradbury wrote his famous novel Fahrenheit 451 in 1953 fantasizing about a world in which books were banned, and when a book was found it was burnt and destroyed. Little did he know that his thought of books being banned could actually happen and that it would be one of his own. Today Fahrenheit 451 is being banned and challenged in schools all across America. How ironic that a book about books being banned is now being banned around the country. A prize winning book by a prize winning author is now being questioned as to whether it is a good book to teach in an English class. Though Fahrenheit 451 may contain controversial elements such as language, discussion of

In both Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 and Vonnegut’s “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”, the authors show major concerns about the future. Bradbury’s major concern is the misuse of technology that leads to the corruption of society while Vonnegut’s major concern is overpopulation and the lack of natural resources for the future. Both authors show concerns that can turn out to be real if people do not do anything about the environment and about technology.

What fire represents in Fahrenheit 451 is, as established, strongly connected with the development of the main character. From it having the sole purpose of sabotaging not only objects but thoughts as well, to it being the reason why society will once again have the ability to live long and prosper. Ultimately, fire stands for newly found hope and an opportunity for improvement, even if it means destruction in the

Fahrenheit 451 is the actual temperature at which paper catches fire. The story by Ray Bradbury represents a social criticism that alarms individuals against the risk of suppressing their feelings due to restrictions. The fascinating story of Bradbury, ‘Fahrenheit 451’ is interestingly well constructed. It can be clearly recognized that the book broadens the idea of a short story that the author wrote entitled “Bright phoenix." Although the story is considered as a science fiction work, it has led to the significant display of the author’s ability in style and idea writing. Bradbury has successfully applied imagery in ‘Fahrenheit 451’ and has shown how people in the society lead dehumanized and dangerous lives (Hamilton, Tim, and Ray Bradbury 2009). In essence, the use of imagery is strong in ‘Fahrenheit 451’ which seeks to explain how society behaves in circumstances of oppression.

The discovery of fire is one of the greatest achievements of mankind. In our world, fire is the basic necessity in sustaining life. However, the meaning of fire is rather ambiguous. To some people, fire symbolizes destruction and devastation, while others believe that fire is a representation of a new beginning and comfort. In the novel Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury successfully demonstrated the meanings of fire through the character of Montag and how his understanding of fire changes as he realizes the flaws of the society.

I have always had a fascination with fire, and like you can guess, that particular fascination has gotten me into trouble with burning myself, my clothes, and in this particular stories my neighbor’s lawn.

The flame ignites, the smoke builds, the mind relaxes. It’s a process that at one point, could have

When you wrote your book Fahrenheit 451, you were writing about a futuristic dystopia, where books were illegal and it was the job of firemen to burn houses and the books inside of them. This showed me the influence of the government. Because of how they changed the jobs of firemen through the given powers they already had, and their use of influencing us through technology. Showed me the full extent of the governments influence on our everyday lives through their given power and the power that they can seize without a fight or struggle.

This relates back to Fahrenheit 451 in many ways. But the main way it relates back to it is they have similar government control, or power, in a way. They limited the needs of people, and they burned books just like in the story.

I always saw fire is a mystical force of nature, one that shouldn't be bothered with, but embraced with admiration. Beautiful, passionate, determined. To dance with the flames is indeed dangerous. But the fear is to be embraced. Without it, there is no humanity. Without humanity, there can be no dreams. It burns a path to happiness and lights the way to clarity. Although the fire can bring peace and happiness, it has blinded me from my responsibilities and turn to be reckless.

The martian chronicles by Ray Bradbury is a certainty unique book. Widely considered a classic by many in the literary community. Ray Bradbury is a magician when it comes to creating stories. For example his other greatly reviewed book Fahrenheit 451. Yet to lay people this uniqueness can fall on deaf ears. In this certain situation that indeed did happen. Unable to truly grasp the greatness with the current literary novel that I possess the book seemed like a jumbled mess. It seems that more seasoned veterans of the subject can provide insight that I had glanced over during my experience.

My name is Frank Millers. I have powers over fire. I can control it just by thinking of what I want. My parents knew I was gifted at a young age. But they only thought I was strong.they never knew about my powers. I realized I had powers when I was only six. I was camping with my parents and brother. I was supposed to start the campfire. I got matches out of the tent and lit one. As I reached into the pit to lite the fire I fell. I was fully engulfed in flames. When I finally put the fire out I realized I wasn’t burnt. I decided to test my abilities. I kept the matches and when I got home I lit one in my room. I closed my eyes and thought of the flame growing. When I opened my eyes I was shocked to see the flame almost as big as my hand.