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I had to write it on what statement Ray Bradbury was making about society. I chose he was saying how gullible and reliant on others to make choices for oneself their society is. Does this sound okay for an AP 9th grade literature class? Any changes I should make? Add any more sentences? Thanks!
A society with few modern-day morals and empathy for those other than oneself is rapidly corrupting under its own foundation. While citizens are not aware of their restricted knowledge, the majority remains in a false state of happiness as directed by their mainstream media. “’[The operators] get these calls nine or ten a night.”’ (p.15) Through their reliance on others to demonstrate them what is considered acceptable and normal, the society does not think for themselves but simply follows the current trend. Bradbury demonstrates not only the influence of a culture but also the overwhelming approval of blindly accepting possibly deadly choices merely by its popularity.
“’Fat, too, and didn't dress to hide it. No wonder the landslide was for Winston Noble. Even their names helped. Compare Winston Noble to Hubert Hoag for ten seconds and you can almost figure the results.’” (p.97) The society in Fahrenheit 451 is centered around a conceited and twisted understanding of important issues. While the focus should be on a candidate’s ambitions, it is purely based on the attractiveness of a person. Such tactics reveal how easily a culture can be swayed and manipulated through limiting further knowledge.
Actually, my teacher told us to only write two paragraphs and she considered it an essay (we'll add on more in class later).
A society with few modern-day morals and empathy for those other than oneself is rapidly corrupting under its own foundation. While citizens are not aware of their restricted knowledge, the majority remains in a false state of happiness as directed by their mainstream media. “’[The operators] get these calls nine or ten a night.”’ (p.15) Through their reliance on others to demonstrate them what is considered acceptable and normal, the society does not think for themselves but simply follows the current trend. Bradbury demonstrates not only the influence of a culture but also the overwhelming approval of blindly accepting possibly deadly choices merely by its popularity.
“’Fat, too, and didn't dress to hide it. No wonder the landslide was for Winston Noble. Even their names helped. Compare Winston Noble to Hubert Hoag for ten seconds and you can almost figure the results.’” (p.97) The society in Fahrenheit 451 is centered around a conceited and twisted understanding of important issues. While the focus should be on a candidate’s ambitions, it is purely based on the attractiveness of a person. Such tactics reveal how easily a culture can be swayed and manipulated through limiting further knowledge.
Actually, my teacher told us to only write two paragraphs and she considered it an essay (we'll add on more in class later).