Question #1 - Fahrenheit 451

*What is the major theme of this novel? why is this theme important to a teenager living in 2007?
In books, many things are written about our world. The history of our world, the culture of specific countries, the art of our world, and many other knowledge of our world is written in books. The authors show lessons and thorough knowledge. Books give us images, understanding, and the freedom to think and reflect (which can be opinions) about books. With books, we can make connections with our lives. Books can even give us knowledge of writing. By reading, the use of vocabulary and writing skills would improve. Without books, we won’t have enough knowledge to live out, but in Fahrenheit 451, the government made books illegal, so people resisted on technology. In reality, we can’t live a day without any technology because of fear. We fear because we think we can’t do anything without technology, so people became to resist on technology. These days, most of the teenagers use their time mostly on watching television or using computers. We should have a time of reading and other productive activities to make our lives more reasonable. We should do something more meaningful.
The author, Ray Bradbury, wants to tell us how much important books are. He is emphasizing the importance of independent thoughts. We should question why things are done and speak out our own opinions, not just follow the government’s words. It is important to think ahead and make good decisions. People should speak out their inner opinions to others, not just follow someone who is not sure of their way. There should be person who can make a difference or solution to a problem.