http://bradfitzpatrick.com/stock_illustration/cartoon-household-clipart/cartoon-flame-thrower-clipart.htmWhat is the climax of this novel? What happens? How do the events of this novel make you feel?
The climax of the story is when Montag kills his Captain, Beatty. Beatty deceives Montag by saying that he came to check up on Montag’s condition. Beatty knowing that Montag has been acting awkward lately, decides to burn Montag’s house with suspicion of having books inside his (Montag) house. Montag tries to get away with Beatty by insisting that he does not have books, but later, Beatty decides to arrest him. Montag quickly picks up the flame thrower and shoots the fire at Beatty. Then, Beatty dies and Montag runs away.
The climax of this novel shocked me a bit because when I thought about it, people were making a big deal out of reading a book. I mean it’s only a book. It made me wonder if books are actually worth killing people. If I were in Montag’s situation in which I am about to be arrested, I might hit Beatty and run away but I will not kill him. I would not even dare myself to touch a book first of all. Books might help us think of the world in different ways and give us knowledge in many areas, but I don’t think they are worth people’s lives. Instead of books, we can just communicate, which is easier and more convenient. Communication would help us get along in a society well. Just like how gossip works, if we communicate, the information will pass down faster which saves time and cost for books.
The climax of this novel shocked me a bit because when I thought about it, people were making a big deal out of reading a book. I mean it’s only a book. It made me wonder if books are actually worth killing people. If I were in Montag’s situation in which I am about to be arrested, I might hit Beatty and run away but I will not kill him. I would not even dare myself to touch a book first of all. Books might help us think of the world in different ways and give us knowledge in many areas, but I don’t think they are worth people’s lives. Instead of books, we can just communicate, which is easier and more convenient. Communication would help us get along in a society well. Just like how gossip works, if we communicate, the information will pass down faster which saves time and cost for books.
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Hmm...I personally think that the climax was a little dull and flat. I was actually expecting something more brutal and tingling for the climax. It IS only a book, but I think that, if the author had changed the climax, we wouldn't think highly of the value of the books after reading the book. To make the value of the books more important, I think the climax should be more detailed and interesting (a little brutal).
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Yes, i think the climax of Fahrenheit 451 is when Montag kills Captain, but i do not think Beatty deceived Montag about checking Montag's condition. I think Beatty really cares about Montag and he accidentally saw the book that Mildren was hold with both of her hand. In addition, there were books in Montag's house, but he hides some important books in front of backyard. Montag had to kill him or he probably put in a jail. Yes, i agree the climax was a bit shocking, and it was an unexpected event.
An insightful comment Albert. This post is good too - communication is key too. Mrs.Mc.
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