Fox in Sox Video

Here is my video of me reading the book Fox in Sox. I hope you like it!

My F451

The very first time I read the book Fahrenheit 451 I really did not pay attention to the plot of the story. When I went into my sophomore year the meaning of the book became more aware to me. Ray Bradbury was simply showing how the world should turn out if we separate ourselves from emotion and cling to technology our world won't be happy. This idea came to Bradbury because of censorship during his time. Publishers wanted to change most writers words and he very much didn't like it. Bradbury came up with the idea of the universe being completely controlled with no emotion and no books because of this. If we compare what he predicted though to present day time didn't he very much guess right? Its weird to think about but we have really separated ourselves from emotion just like he predicted. 

Parlor Poetry

I think that Ray Bradbury picked the poem Dover Beach in the book Fahrenheit 451 because it has so much emotion inside of it. When Montag reads this poem Mrs. Phelps erupted into tears just from hearing these words. She experienced an emotion witch she had never felt in her life which gave her no choice but to start crying. The poem I pick for the video is also very full of emotion in my eyes. I picked a poem called Loves Deceit by Big Rube and I think it has a meaning that is equal to Dover Beach. The first time I heard this poem the thing that came to mind instantly is that i would never forget about it. 

Essay Postgame Analysis

Overall on todays essay I think that I answered the question correctly. The thing I had trouble with the most was trying to think of some elements he used besides repetition and foreshadowing. I know he used many more I just can't remember specifically where though. I would give myself a solid B+ just because I know their were a few aspects i could of captured better. The ending I thought i captured the best though because it is the best part of the book to me. 

Vocabulary List #1

1. Patronage- The support or encouragement of a patron
2. Centrifuge- A spinning compartment that separates liquids.
3. Leisure-use of free time or enjoyment.
4. Vessel- A hollow container; a large boat
5. Sieve-a thing used to strain solids from liquids.
6. Cadence- A rhythmic balance such as poetry.
7. Phonograph- A machine that reproduces sound from a disc.
8. Saccharine- a sweet tasting synthetic compound.
9. Dentifrice- a substance or powder used to brush teeth.
10. Profusion-the state of being profuse;abundance
11.  Delinquents- Young prone to commit crime.
12. Gibbering-speaking rapidly and unclear.
13. Insidious- Treacherous or deceitful.
14. Strewn- scattered randomly.
15. Praetorian- Of a high rank.
16. Veiled-cover with a veil.
17. Harlequin-A mute character in traditional pantomime.
18. Toil- to work extremely hard.

The Peeved Pedestrian

I think that Ray Bradbury was completely inspired by censorship because he knows how important it is to be able to write freely. This book shows a world with no books; no emotion just a world full of war and unhappiness. He took it to another level. he was basically saying you want to censor my book? Then why have them? People create books that may not seem appropriate to some people but who says great literature has to be appropriate? Some of the worlds most famous paintings have nude people in them and they are still considered master pieces. Bradbury knows we are the books and if you censor them you are just blocking out what a writer truly is trying to say.

spring post: Music Literature

I feel like most people can agree that music could also be considered literature. Behind music there are so many stories that could be told about it. We define literature as writing so why couldn't a song be considered literature? It does have words? the difference between all these types of music and writing it allows you to experience different moods or emotions by the tone they give off. I very much consider music to be literature because every song can tell a story and put you in a certain mood.