Download Fahrenheit 451 - themes The theme of a literary work is an insight

Fahrenheit 451 - themes
The theme of a literary work is an insight about life or human nature that the writer presents to the reader. Both praised
and criticized as a novel of ideas, Fahrenheit 451 is jam-packed with themes - a remarkable number of them, given the
book’s brevity (shortness of time or duration; briefness). Perhaps the most important one is the book’s strong criticism of
censorship. Bradbury condemns censorship of all political and moral stripes and even anticipates, decades in advance, the
stranglehold that “political correctness” might put on self-expression and on great works of the past.
Here are some more of the book’s themes:
* Individual self-expression is important
* Violence is self-destructive
* Mindless pleasure-seeking and materialism make for an empty life
* Humanity has the ability to be reborn or revived
* In the wrong hands, modern technology can be dangerous
* Commercialism can erode or overpower spiritual values
* People lose their humanity if they are not able to communicate and interact with each other on a personal level
* Humanity should preserve and value the culture of the past
Assignment to Complete for Next Class: Choose three statements from the list, and respond with at least 250 words (750
words minimum total).
While this is reflective of personal views, DO NOT USE first person and/or second person in your responses.
Also, cite from a secondary source to support your opinion (3 different sources cited minimum) - extra credit to create a
Works Cited page.