Saturday, June 2, 2007

Question #3 - Fahrenheit 451

*Who are the main characters in the novel? do you like them? why or why not? what is special about them? what do they reveal about the universal human experience?
The main character in the book Fahrenheit 451 is a man named Guy Montag, who worked for the government by burning books, but changed. Other character who is important is Clarisse McClellan. She was seventeen years old girl, who was very unique from others. She was the one who influenced Montag. She always had questions about something she was really curious. Frankly, she was curious in everything. After Montag meeting Clarisse, he searched for the meanings of his life, and reveals the truth. After realizing the truth, he found out that he was in a false world, so he fights against the government but even fights against himself too. He questioned at himself if he’s happy and after founding out what his true happiness is, which is reading books, he decides to fight against and save the books.
I like both of the characters. They were different from everyone else. They thought deeply into their minds about the meanings and truth of life than others. Both, Montag and Clarisse were ready to fight against the government. They were willing to oppose the government by their opinions and rights. The reason why I like Guy Montag the most is because he has courage and takes risks.

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