tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post2529660032006363984..comments2023-12-27T03:44:03.834+01:00Comments on Presenting Lenore: Book Essay: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and Banned Books WeekLenore Appelhanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-72227990792802040132010-07-08T15:39:20.292+02:002010-07-08T15:39:20.292+02:00I teach this book to my freshmen every year, and w...I teach this book to my freshmen every year, and we always have the best discussions about it -- it opens their eyes to the idea that imagination and opinion don't just happen independent of influence.<br /><br />Also? The last lines make me cry. My students tend to have a problem with the ending, because they want to know what happens when Montag returns to the city, whether he survives and so on, but I prefer the ambiguity of hope presented by Granger -- that they'll rebuild, and eventually society will destroy itself again, but it will always rebuild, and there will always be a place (and a need) for books!Rosalinehttp://asroslikesit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-13142307236566041292009-10-08T13:11:37.405+02:002009-10-08T13:11:37.405+02:00Fantastic post! The part about "no one being ...Fantastic post! The part about "no one being more knowledgable, no debate etc..." is so terrifying. Debate is such an important part of learning.Joanne ♦ The Book Zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369534827454703222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-55140278353206169282009-10-06T22:58:40.316+02:002009-10-06T22:58:40.316+02:00I read this a long, long time ago, but it has stay...I read this a long, long time ago, but it has stayed with me, and I still have my beat up old copy on the shelf. I think it may be time for a reread. Awesome review on this one. It really is the perfect book for banned books week. I also love the banner you chose for the bottom of this post, it really spoke to me.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-855645401884638592009-10-05T07:26:58.396+02:002009-10-05T07:26:58.396+02:00I've actually read this twice but I still have...I've actually read this twice but I still haven't seen the movie adaptation of it (there's a new one in development right now). It's always just killed me that this book has been banned so frequently considering what it's about that's irony at it's finest.Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-11671996014168655052009-10-03T15:55:35.742+02:002009-10-03T15:55:35.742+02:00This is an amazing book, and it fits perfectly int...This is an amazing book, and it fits perfectly into the BBW theme, for its main subject is the prohibition of ANY book. <br />This is a must read!Ella Preusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02542529002609930140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-27977835926030770362009-10-03T05:03:31.691+02:002009-10-03T05:03:31.691+02:00I read this a few years ago and thought it was rea...I read this a few years ago and thought it was really fascinating. I also remember thinking how prophetic some of Bradbury's story is with the giant TV screens on the walls, the little listening devices for music, and the often mindless drivel that people focus on. Kind of creepy really...Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838072651419264066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-92159968194481606352009-10-03T02:39:23.439+02:002009-10-03T02:39:23.439+02:00Great post! I must read this one again. It's...Great post! I must read this one again. It's been so long that I barely remember it.Donna (Bites)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12585421704517898076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-24490570696753377682009-10-02T21:07:40.916+02:002009-10-02T21:07:40.916+02:00A really interesting review. I don't think thi...A really interesting review. I don't think this is my kind of book but I'm thinking my husband would love it. I think he may be finding this in his stocking. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379159908572573355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-40191358549648028302009-10-02T20:31:40.326+02:002009-10-02T20:31:40.326+02:00Great essay! And unfortunately, this book's th...Great essay! And unfortunately, this book's themes are still applicable and important.<br /><br />I learned the other day that my stepdaughter will be reading <i>Fahrenheit 451</i> in her 10th-grade English class this year. I read it in 10th-grade English class too. I'm very pleased that they're teaching banned books at her high school.Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-49719686711106689732009-10-02T20:13:53.082+02:002009-10-02T20:13:53.082+02:00Fahrenheit 451 is one of my all time faves. Maybe...Fahrenheit 451 is one of my all time faves. Maybe I'll have to read it again. Great post.Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393689307300304035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-26782993252670579622009-10-02T19:21:49.138+02:002009-10-02T19:21:49.138+02:00I just got a copy of
Farenheit 451 from The Book ...I just got a copy of <br />Farenheit 451 from The Book Thing (giant used book "store" where all the books are free)in Baltimore. I had never read it before. I think now is an ideal time to do so :)The Mapless Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879878338835969683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-53033681265971271542009-10-02T18:47:01.939+02:002009-10-02T18:47:01.939+02:00Great post. Fahrenheit 451 is a classic. Thanks fo...Great post. Fahrenheit 451 is a classic. Thanks for drawing attention to it!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-45475816340080519462009-10-02T16:29:35.444+02:002009-10-02T16:29:35.444+02:00I love your favourite passage - Bradbury has such ...I love your favourite passage - Bradbury has such a gift for words. This is indeed the perfect choice for Banned Books Week!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-27135658192116181352009-10-02T15:54:30.987+02:002009-10-02T15:54:30.987+02:00A great book. As old as this book is, even though...A great book. As old as this book is, even though we don't have censorship today, I feel like misinformation is given more credibility than truth. But I'll get off my soapbox now, even though some "vanilla tapioca" sounds good, hehe.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16318056886420896448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-50813578176431450942009-10-02T15:45:34.607+02:002009-10-02T15:45:34.607+02:00I love this book! It is why I will continue lovin...I love this book! It is why I will continue loving Ray Bradbury despite my lack of love for his short stories. There really are some beautiful quotes within.<br />I had to read it for school back in 6th grade, when I was 11. I had no idea that it had been banned somewhere.brizmushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163313230550265190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-60660188586588224702009-10-02T14:39:51.366+02:002009-10-02T14:39:51.366+02:00I'm reading this right now, and it's aweso...I'm reading this right now, and it's awesome. Great post!Zombie Girrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550287890162111872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-44692755756480338652009-10-02T14:32:00.493+02:002009-10-02T14:32:00.493+02:00I love this. I love the final quote. It is why I...I love this. I love the final quote. It is why I write, too. To leave something behind, and to remain sane during the living.Beth Kepharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236487532413398431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987167496142681464.post-36205385414330338192009-10-02T13:48:33.798+02:002009-10-02T13:48:33.798+02:00I MUST read this one. Did you enjoy it? Would I li...I MUST read this one. Did you enjoy it? Would I like it?Rhiannon Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611927348379723038noreply@blogger.com