Post 2, promt 18

While the obvious answer to this prompt is that books burn at 451 Fahrenheit, I think it goes deeper. It is not common knowledge that books burn at that temperature. Perhaps Ray Bradbury started one of the themes of the book with the title. The citizens in the story do not read and are always watching TV. Since they never read they are not too knowledgeable and would not know about that special temperature even if it was well known. The title is effective at getting attention as well. You wonder what the significance of 451 is instantly. I would not rename the book if given a chance. I think there is no better title for it.

Post 1, promt 1

I really like Fahrenheit 451 which is rare for me. Normally I dread reading books for school but this time it was different. This book, published in 1953, holds perhaps more meaning now then ever before. Overlaying themes such as censorship, political correctness, and free thinking hold much value in today's society. One thing I found interesting was that most people in the book did not care about the censorship. In a world where every other show on television depicts a future with flying cars and a disease free environment, it is refreshing to read a story that is so down to earth. The author wanted to show how mass media and the television are destroying our culture and I believe he is right. Even looking at myself after reading this book. I would much rather watch a season of a half decent show then read a great book. Even as I type this I have headphones on listening to my music, something Bradbury surely finds laughable. I think people in my generation have so much information in their heads but almost no knowledge. I would highly recommend this story to everyone. You will find connections to your life and experience a great, filling story.

The assignment

I'll be starting a new segment on my blog today. It is my independent reading project. I will be posting about my book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. You can expect all ten of these posts to be within the next 24 hours due to my procrastination!

Do Later

If you were going to traveling through Peru, how would you want to do it? Would you travel similarly to Che or would you prefer a more stable form of transportation?

Che wanted to help the poor. His impact was that he completely changed Cuba and became a symbol of hope for those in bad living conditions.

Glaciers to volcanoes, South America's finest.

chile

I think the thing that changed Che the most in Chile is all the poor people he saw. Chile was going through a rough time and the people had low living conditions. This might influence him to want to fight to make life better for everyone, especially the poor.