The New Guy

disturbing words are the appalling message that we send to our students if our libraries of public schools are closed down. It tells us that literacy has become insignificant. The truth is that even though it may seem that in our day and age, in the new digital world that something tangible such as a book may seem redundant but in fact books and reading books have only become more important. When Will Schwalbe said “Books are the most powerful tool in the human arsenal” that was not all he…

Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury, takes place in a future America where books are forbidden and firemen burn down the houses that contain them. Guy Montag, once a fireman and under the influence of censorship, rebels when he discovers the magnificent power of books and the effect they have upon him. By ridding society of a resource for knowledge that is no longer deemed valuable, Bradbury warns that censorship shapes individuals who cannot think for themselves and leaves society as a…

A model firefighter, who loved his job, and had a fascination for burning, these are all things that can help describe Guy Montag's personality. He wore the phoenix proudly on his chest with the number 451 on his helmet, until one day it all changed. In the beginning Montag believed what he was doing was right because in society's eyes it was, but as he met new people his beliefs started to change. The thoughts and mindset of other individuals help shape Montag into the man he becomes. He starts…

1. "It 's fine work. Montag burn Millay, Wednesday Whitman, Friday Faulkner, burn 'em to ashes, then burn the ashes. That 's our official slogan. -Guy Montag (page 6) Montag talks with Clarisse for the first time and she asks him interesting questions about his work as a fireman. For example: "Do you ever read any of the books you burn?" And then Montag explains Clarisse their official firemen slogan. Millay, Whitman and Faulkner were famous American authors during the 19th century. Their books…

girl, and who happens to be Montag new neighbor. She is known for her odd habits, which include hiking, playing with flowers, and asking questions. Heuristic: Asks thoughtful questions: “Are you happy?” Curious: Determined to learn new things about the society “Why do you find burning books is fun?” Knowledgeable: Is aware of her society in ways other people her age might not know. “ Is it true that long ago firemen put out fires instead of starting them” Guy Montag: A 30 year- old firemen who…

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury introduces a new world that people were not yet use to almost like the future. Ray Bradbury introduced this new world in his book by using his main character Guy Montag. The story start with Montag ,who is a fireman who burns books for a living, meets a young girl named Clarisse. Clarisse changes Montag's view of his life by asking him one question, “Are you happy?¨ This is where Montag took a turn and begin to change his view of life. Montag started to question…

who is prominent, but someone who has a genuine impact in someone’s life. Fahrenheit 451 is an excellent example of the greater good. Ray Bradbury sprinkles intelligent themes and morals throughout the book through the characters and the environment. Guy Montag is the protagonist, and the essential “hero” in the story. Montag mostly maintains a lot of the conflict and through it all. Montag uses rhetorical techniques to convey his opinion on the greater good and how it can positively impact…

Guy Montag is a fireman. But not quite like the firemen we know today- his job as a fireman is to burn books and the houses they are kept in. It is the 24th century and books are forbidden by law, since technology and ignorance has taken over and people much rather spend their days in their parlors, with walls made completely out of television screens. He lives in a society of people with no independent thoughts, no time to relax and be alone and no meaningful conversations what so ever. One…

I felt began to dissipate. Of course I was saddened at the loss of so many innocent lives. But how could hope not surge through me as I thought of the possibilities that laid ahead of us. New books could be written with new stories – the old ones could be resurrected. I thought of the art that could fill a new city with the freedom of creativity. A city where creativity is not only accepted, but encouraged. Perhaps for children school would consist of more than mindless activities to tire us…

man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his ability to affect those around him positively.” This perfectly describes Clarisse’s effect on Montag in the novel Fahrenheit 451. In the novel, Clarisse was able to change Montag for the better. Guy Montag changed from being an apathetic book burner into a man with a curiosity of the world. The reason for this change was a girl named Clarisse, who showed him a different perspective of life. Clarisse exposed to Montag that he was unhappy and…