Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury raises the question: how can you preserve your mind in a society where free will, self-expression and curiosity are under fire?
Exercise
Tap all the highlighted words in the article below ⇩ to see their definitions.Science fiction novels make us think and develop our social and political awareness. They often provide a highly critical perspective of society in extreme circumstances, depicting stories in an imaginary and bleak future that comes eerily close to home. At the very least, they make for entertaining reading and open our minds.
Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451 imagines a world where books are banned– and possessing, let alone reading them, is forbidden. The protagonist, Montag, is a fireman responsible for destroying what remains. The story raises the question: how can you preserve your mind in a society where free will, self-expression and curiosity are under fire?
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This TED Ed animated video from the Why You Should Read series examines what makes this dystopian novel a classic.
Exercise
Complete the comprehension quiz below.Fahrenheit 451 Quiz
A very beatiful and preoccupant video.
A beautiful story, it increases curiosity to read this novel. Thanks for sharing
Hi Misba, yea, we really enjoyed it too.
Wonderful book, I read it some years ago and after see this I will reread it this year.
Believe in me when I say that this video didn’t explain the book very well. There is some details in the book that’s vídeo not mentions. And the ends up is awesome 🤐
People say that discovering a book for yourself is always the best way.
very sad to imagine that people give little value to books and culture
I know 🙁
Totally agree with this video, Are we really freedom? Thanks for sharing this video!
I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂