http://www.fabiart.com/pgs/burninghouse.htmlAre there any settings in this novel which you have found to be beautiful? Or disturbing? Or memorable? Describe these settings and comment on why they were meaningful to you.
There was one specific setting that I wasn’t able to forget even after a week since I finished the book: the old lady’s house. I can’t imagine a lady in the house burning with books. How can a person be so devoted to books? How can the firemen let the fire devour an impotent lady just like that? I can’t erase the picture of a kerosene-filled house burning vigorously with a poor lady in the middle, out of my mind. If I were one of the firemen in the lady’s house, I would bring her out of the house even if she resists to stay. I mean it’s a human’s life that I’m dealing with!
Another setting that was disturbing was when the helicopter and the mechanical hound were chasing after the “fake” Montag who was actually an innocent guy coming out for a cigarette. The mechanical hound mistaking the stranger as Montag, stabbed “Montag” with its needles. How can they just solve a problem like this? There isn’t any proof that “he” is Montag. The scenery is just horrible to imagine. How Bradbury describes the place and the situation in which the guy is in is just unforgettable (in a negative way).
The time in which this story takes place was interesting. I was amazed at how world could change over a short period of time because it felt like a whole different new world just by reading the descriptions.
Another setting that was disturbing was when the helicopter and the mechanical hound were chasing after the “fake” Montag who was actually an innocent guy coming out for a cigarette. The mechanical hound mistaking the stranger as Montag, stabbed “Montag” with its needles. How can they just solve a problem like this? There isn’t any proof that “he” is Montag. The scenery is just horrible to imagine. How Bradbury describes the place and the situation in which the guy is in is just unforgettable (in a negative way).
The time in which this story takes place was interesting. I was amazed at how world could change over a short period of time because it felt like a whole different new world just by reading the descriptions.
4 comments:
I agree with the scene where the old lady was burnt with her books. That was a huge impact for Montag to change his mind and start the adventure. I put my memorable scene where Clarisse and Montag have a discussion about the world and the books. The reason is, because it is where Clarisse lead Montag that books and the world were different in the past. It seemed so peaceful compared to other events where fire and machines involved. However, I strongly agree that the woman in the burning house was a scene that couldn’t be erased in our minds throughout the whole novel. I really liked to read your blog because you have put a lot of personal opinions about the book. I know that a lot of people would’ve agreed with some of the opinions of yours. Have a great lunar break!!! =)
YAY..We think the same about the lady being burned!! Of course I would not burn inside a house for a book. I honestly think that she should have just let them burn the books and then go find or make other books. The good thing about this part is that it changes Montags mind and discover the meaning of books. This part was kind of fun though because it is the part where the adventure starts. It got me interested for more action to happen in the book. I think your opinions are interesting and I agree with them!
I think somewhat differently with you about how they should have dragged the lady out even though she resists. The books, in my assumption, were the last hopes, last evidences of her existence, and her last pieces of passion.
And even after she gets dragged out, she will be sent to the prison and her house is burnt down.
I think I wouldn't have dragged her out if I were at the same situation as Guy Montag.
I do know that human's life should be protected in all circumstances, I personally think she would be better to stay with her burnt down dreams.
I really agree with your thoughts about the part where they take down the innocent guy just to entertain the people. It would be very scary to live in that society. You never know, you might be accused of murder, just because you were taking walk.
Your posts have encouraged interesting thoughts. Mrs.Mc.
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