Bradbury, R. (1979) Fahrenheit 451. New York: Random House. ISBN: 0345342968
Plot Summary: Guy Montag is a fireman. Not a fireman in a typical sense, but the kind of fireman who started fires- he would burn books. Living in a society that believed books were the cause of trouble and anxiety, owning books was forbidden. Anyone who is caught with books would be in a considerate amount of trouble. One day, he meets a girl who makes him take a different look on their reasoning for destroying information. When he begins to question why he does what he does, his world begins to change. He sees people in his life in a different light. His firefighter partner becomes cold and his wife becomes suicidal. Montag begins to realize that censoring people from ideas and emotions will only create an eternal emptiness. He makes a life-changing decision that will determine the future of his life and his society.
Critical Evaluation: Although many people may have qualms about science fiction, Ray Bradbury takes the story to a whole other level. I find this book absolutely fascinating. Although I have never been a real fan of science fiction, I was enticed by the exciting storyline. At first, you are upset with the Montag for doing being a fire fighter, but then readers realize that the society he lives in is what implements his reasoning. When he meets the young 17 year old girl, I realize how much of an impact a person can have on someone else's life. I would highly recommend this book to those who may think they are not fans of science fiction. This book will really change your mind.
Information about the Author: Ray Bradbury was born in Illinois in 1920. He is a novelist, poet, screenwriter, and essayist. He has four daughters, eight grand children, and he currently lives in Los Angeles.
Genre: Science-fiction
Curriculum Ties: Politics and censorship
Booktalking Ideas: Tell kids to imagine a world where people were not allowed to read, feel, or think for themselves. Describe how Guy Montag lived in a world like this, but did something about it.
Reading Level/Interest Age: 9th-12th grade
Challenge Issues: Censorship and suicide
Reason for Inclusion: Fahrenheit 451 is a book that deals with an issue that has been a problem in the past, as well as in the present-censorship. Readers will have a whole new perspective on what it would be like to live in a world that is strictly censored.
Plot Summary: Guy Montag is a fireman. Not a fireman in a typical sense, but the kind of fireman who started fires- he would burn books. Living in a society that believed books were the cause of trouble and anxiety, owning books was forbidden. Anyone who is caught with books would be in a considerate amount of trouble. One day, he meets a girl who makes him take a different look on their reasoning for destroying information. When he begins to question why he does what he does, his world begins to change. He sees people in his life in a different light. His firefighter partner becomes cold and his wife becomes suicidal. Montag begins to realize that censoring people from ideas and emotions will only create an eternal emptiness. He makes a life-changing decision that will determine the future of his life and his society.
Critical Evaluation: Although many people may have qualms about science fiction, Ray Bradbury takes the story to a whole other level. I find this book absolutely fascinating. Although I have never been a real fan of science fiction, I was enticed by the exciting storyline. At first, you are upset with the Montag for doing being a fire fighter, but then readers realize that the society he lives in is what implements his reasoning. When he meets the young 17 year old girl, I realize how much of an impact a person can have on someone else's life. I would highly recommend this book to those who may think they are not fans of science fiction. This book will really change your mind.
Information about the Author: Ray Bradbury was born in Illinois in 1920. He is a novelist, poet, screenwriter, and essayist. He has four daughters, eight grand children, and he currently lives in Los Angeles.
Genre: Science-fiction
Curriculum Ties: Politics and censorship
Booktalking Ideas: Tell kids to imagine a world where people were not allowed to read, feel, or think for themselves. Describe how Guy Montag lived in a world like this, but did something about it.
Reading Level/Interest Age: 9th-12th grade
Challenge Issues: Censorship and suicide
Reason for Inclusion: Fahrenheit 451 is a book that deals with an issue that has been a problem in the past, as well as in the present-censorship. Readers will have a whole new perspective on what it would be like to live in a world that is strictly censored.
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