* What is the mood of this novel? Do you find this novel saddens you in any way? Why?
-The overall mood of ‘Fahrenheit 451’ is gloomy, depressing and disorienting. The future is portrayed as a world full of strange technology and people who act like robots. First, I think that there are two major parts in the story that have utterly different type of moods. The exposition, when Montag meets Clarisse is quite calm and peaceful. But later after Clarisse disappears (Montag’s wife tells him that Clarisse died of a car accident) and Montag realizes the importance of books, the story becomes mysterious. From the rising action to the climax, the mood becomes more and more gloomy and depressing. There are certain events that make ‘Fahrenheit 451’ very gloomy: Clarisse’s death, Montag’s wife trying to suicide and people killed by atomic bombs.
As I mentioned before, the other mood in the story is disorientation. Through the story, I began to think, “Is Beatty the right one, or Montag?” Beatty is definitely the antagonist, but I frequently thought that Beatty’s thoughts were also correct. Books INDEED give different thoughts and sometimes irritate us. I felt that I was between Montag and Beatty, since I thought they both were saying the right thing.
This novel does not sadden me very much. I think there needs to be some killing to make the story more serious. If there was no such big event, there would be less tension and thrill. Although the events involve huge violence and leads to people’s death, I think that if there were no such events happening, the reader could not have grabbed my full attention.
-The overall mood of ‘Fahrenheit 451’ is gloomy, depressing and disorienting. The future is portrayed as a world full of strange technology and people who act like robots. First, I think that there are two major parts in the story that have utterly different type of moods. The exposition, when Montag meets Clarisse is quite calm and peaceful. But later after Clarisse disappears (Montag’s wife tells him that Clarisse died of a car accident) and Montag realizes the importance of books, the story becomes mysterious. From the rising action to the climax, the mood becomes more and more gloomy and depressing. There are certain events that make ‘Fahrenheit 451’ very gloomy: Clarisse’s death, Montag’s wife trying to suicide and people killed by atomic bombs.
As I mentioned before, the other mood in the story is disorientation. Through the story, I began to think, “Is Beatty the right one, or Montag?” Beatty is definitely the antagonist, but I frequently thought that Beatty’s thoughts were also correct. Books INDEED give different thoughts and sometimes irritate us. I felt that I was between Montag and Beatty, since I thought they both were saying the right thing.
This novel does not sadden me very much. I think there needs to be some killing to make the story more serious. If there was no such big event, there would be less tension and thrill. Although the events involve huge violence and leads to people’s death, I think that if there were no such events happening, the reader could not have grabbed my full attention.
4 comments:
I agree with your opinion about agreeing with some of Captain Beatty's ideas. For example, he explained the importance of equalism in this society very logically. However, I think he ignored the importance of each individual's unique characteristics.
Also, I agree that Farenheit 451 is very dark and gloomy book! But,I think the ending, where Guy Montag heads toward destructed city, was very hopeful about the new future.
The book, in my opinion, was very exciting even though it didnot have many actions or killings.
The sharp and sarcastic view of author was already inciting enough and my palms were sweating while I was reading this book:-D!
An accurate post and really great comments. This is not an easy read but you have identified the mood. Good Job. Mrs.Mc.
This book was quite depressing. It made me wonder if this situation would really happen in the future. It's a scary thought. I was surprised when you said this book didn't sadden you. I was shocked at Clarisse's death, speechless at Montag's wife, and depressed at Montag's life. Wow. You are a strong woman! Hehe:] Your response is very well written! Good Job!
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