The man with all of the ideas is Ray Bradbury, the man behind Fahrenheit 451 and so many other classics. It was very cool watching these interviews because you get to hear the reasons and the ideas all right at the source. He seems like such a fun guy and a very nice man. His life is intriguing from start to present. As a kid he follows wha he loves to do and leaves behind death. He conquers his fear of flying by making himself fly on a plane. The way his greatest books come together took him just hours to write. And F451 was written in a library within a day!
Ray Bradbury was inspired as a boy, and now he has inspired me to really start pursuing what i love. His quote "Do what you love and love what you do," is going to be one of my moto's for the rest of my life. I love to drum and climb: that is what ive come up with so far. I will start to pursue those things and see where it takes me.
I really hope his film comes together because he is such a good man and has lived a very long time to see this ambition become a reality. F451 was a film before but not a very great one at all. Next time around, it will be because Ray will be right there with the production guys creating it.
Thank you Ray Bradbury, i will always remember your name, your books, and your quote.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Fahrenheit Four Fifty One
The word that first comes to mind about F451 is THRILLER! The reason I say this is because it has the perfect formula of plot and suspense to create an essence of worry.
THE PLOT
When first reading this book, I was lost in what to think or what to expect. I didn't know what was happening and what time period it was in. As I progressed through the book, I became caught up in the story once I started feeling that this was my own warped time period; the technology seemed the same but the habits were a bit different. People were brainwashed in a society so overly packed with wastes of time that it became very much empty. Montag was also going with the empty flow, until a girl named Clarisse planted an idea in his head - the idea of being different. Questions like "what if these books have real meaning?" and "Could this life we all live in nearly be a waste?" are subjects i believe he started thinking about. He smuggles out a book from a fire trip and brings it home. The plot thickens as the people he knows start to turn on him. The book ends with him burning his own house down and then running away from everything when he nearly gets arrested and killed. He escapes the police and the city just hours before a nuclear bomb lands on the city.
Now what a rivetting story! Imagine yourself at the center of that. It would be a perfect story of suspense! The action at the end that come out of no where is so amazing because it ties everything together. This book was a great one and will always be one of my favorites.
THE PLOT
When first reading this book, I was lost in what to think or what to expect. I didn't know what was happening and what time period it was in. As I progressed through the book, I became caught up in the story once I started feeling that this was my own warped time period; the technology seemed the same but the habits were a bit different. People were brainwashed in a society so overly packed with wastes of time that it became very much empty. Montag was also going with the empty flow, until a girl named Clarisse planted an idea in his head - the idea of being different. Questions like "what if these books have real meaning?" and "Could this life we all live in nearly be a waste?" are subjects i believe he started thinking about. He smuggles out a book from a fire trip and brings it home. The plot thickens as the people he knows start to turn on him. The book ends with him burning his own house down and then running away from everything when he nearly gets arrested and killed. He escapes the police and the city just hours before a nuclear bomb lands on the city.
Now what a rivetting story! Imagine yourself at the center of that. It would be a perfect story of suspense! The action at the end that come out of no where is so amazing because it ties everything together. This book was a great one and will always be one of my favorites.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
"Scotty, beam us up" STAR TREK!!!
Can we relate to the Star Trek episode 45 years later?
Ofcourse we can relate to so many points in the Star Trek episode we watched in class, (which was pretty bomb, or cool in other words.) Those points are comparisons of science fiction of that day to modern technology of today:
-Communicator thingy and cellphones
-"Locating the people" and GPS
-Bluetooth
-Torture of colors and "TASERS"
Those are the main ones, but what about possible
SPACE TRAVEL?
Who knows what can happen!
Was it Roddenberry's creative imagination or the scientists preexisting ideas for new technology that influenced one or the other?
I believe it was probably a little bit of both Gene Roddenberry AND scientists, but more so Roddenberry who influenced the scientists because there are still so many gadgets in that episode that arent created yet, leading me to believe that scientists are still working on creating these next creations.
Some possiblities are:
-Teleportation
-Space Travel, ofcourse
-Spock Talk???
Endless possiblities!
Ofcourse we can relate to so many points in the Star Trek episode we watched in class, (which was pretty bomb, or cool in other words.) Those points are comparisons of science fiction of that day to modern technology of today:
-Communicator thingy and cellphones
-"Locating the people" and GPS
-Bluetooth
-Torture of colors and "TASERS"
Those are the main ones, but what about possible
SPACE TRAVEL?
Who knows what can happen!
Was it Roddenberry's creative imagination or the scientists preexisting ideas for new technology that influenced one or the other?
I believe it was probably a little bit of both Gene Roddenberry AND scientists, but more so Roddenberry who influenced the scientists because there are still so many gadgets in that episode that arent created yet, leading me to believe that scientists are still working on creating these next creations.
Some possiblities are:
-Teleportation
-Space Travel, ofcourse
-Spock Talk???
Endless possiblities!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
TKAM
To Kill a Mockingbid shows development like no other book. From what ive read, it is a pretty good book. I understand that more development begins in part 2 but so far i can see changes in scout. Other than the fact that I am a little behind, the book is feeling at home to me if I was living back in that time. It is taking place durin the depression, but Atticus is such a good father that the depressing part of it isnt so much there.
Betweem Atticus, Jem, and Scout, their relationship makes the book an easy read. I love how Atticus told Scout to ignore those who say bad things about him because it shows that he is a mature father figure. Even though Scout does not believe Atticus is capable ofmuch at all, thereisnt any denying that Atticus is trying his best. For the most part, all of the kids' innocence is still intact. Jem, on the other hand, thinks Atticus is a gentlemen because he looks up tp his dad after the shooting incident.
I am catching up with my reading. From what i have read so far, the book is not nearly completed. Afterall, this is only halfway and we still have all of part 2. Back to reading!
Betweem Atticus, Jem, and Scout, their relationship makes the book an easy read. I love how Atticus told Scout to ignore those who say bad things about him because it shows that he is a mature father figure. Even though Scout does not believe Atticus is capable ofmuch at all, thereisnt any denying that Atticus is trying his best. For the most part, all of the kids' innocence is still intact. Jem, on the other hand, thinks Atticus is a gentlemen because he looks up tp his dad after the shooting incident.
I am catching up with my reading. From what i have read so far, the book is not nearly completed. Afterall, this is only halfway and we still have all of part 2. Back to reading!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
A Separate Peace
Wow.
A Separate Peace was a great and twisty book. I just finished it, and now reflecting on it I realize how connected I became with the two main characters, Gene and Phineas. Maybe that is why I nearly cried when I read that Finny was dead.
A very important aspect in this book, if not thee most important, is the way these two characters developed. It started out with just a simple rivalry at a school against two boys wanting to beat eachother. I know I have had a little competition between some of my friends over the sixteen years I have lived, so I completely understand the deal with these two friends, or if you want to percieve it, enemies. They slowly change, and have little plans and ideas in there heads of ways they can be better. And by the end its shocking how everything changes so fast, when really it has been changing slowly the whole time.
I guess that leads into another well done part in this book. I relate to these kids in this book. I completely feel how Gene feels when he shakes the limb for Finny to lose his balance and fall. People might look down on this character, but I understand him. I sound sort of wierd but I really do understand the way he reacts. I have done some pretty dumb things when I am in the moment, and some things i do end up regretting. I am sure we all feel this, and that is why i am connected to this book.
The biggest twist was at the end. I have been scared for Finny this entire book, and right when i feel a little relief for him, he dies. It is ironic how the doctor mentioned how this time the brake in his leg wasn't as bad as before, yet he dies from it. And Gene seems to be completely in shock. Life is so wierd how u can never go back to your past. So what I am trying to say is to take every action wisely. When u do make a mistake, don't let it eat u alive. Move on.
Gene was eaten up by his mistake and became so connected to Finny that when Phineas dies a part of Gene dies too. I declare this book the best in this summer's read. It was well written and something I could enjoy and relax to.
A Separate Peace was a great and twisty book. I just finished it, and now reflecting on it I realize how connected I became with the two main characters, Gene and Phineas. Maybe that is why I nearly cried when I read that Finny was dead.
A very important aspect in this book, if not thee most important, is the way these two characters developed. It started out with just a simple rivalry at a school against two boys wanting to beat eachother. I know I have had a little competition between some of my friends over the sixteen years I have lived, so I completely understand the deal with these two friends, or if you want to percieve it, enemies. They slowly change, and have little plans and ideas in there heads of ways they can be better. And by the end its shocking how everything changes so fast, when really it has been changing slowly the whole time.
I guess that leads into another well done part in this book. I relate to these kids in this book. I completely feel how Gene feels when he shakes the limb for Finny to lose his balance and fall. People might look down on this character, but I understand him. I sound sort of wierd but I really do understand the way he reacts. I have done some pretty dumb things when I am in the moment, and some things i do end up regretting. I am sure we all feel this, and that is why i am connected to this book.
The biggest twist was at the end. I have been scared for Finny this entire book, and right when i feel a little relief for him, he dies. It is ironic how the doctor mentioned how this time the brake in his leg wasn't as bad as before, yet he dies from it. And Gene seems to be completely in shock. Life is so wierd how u can never go back to your past. So what I am trying to say is to take every action wisely. When u do make a mistake, don't let it eat u alive. Move on.
Gene was eaten up by his mistake and became so connected to Finny that when Phineas dies a part of Gene dies too. I declare this book the best in this summer's read. It was well written and something I could enjoy and relax to.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
The Crucible... strict society
Best book so far! And i am not just saying that because it is short! It really was good and it made a very clear point to me, but first- the blog!
Puritanism is based on belief that only a few select people are getting into heaven. With that said, Puritans try to maintain a Goddly and holy life. But if anyone questions that, they're thought to be unholy. So in the beginning of the Crucible, Parris' daughter, Betty, is dancing naked with a black slave named Tituba. Reverend Parris catches them both doing this. After this scene, Betty passes out, which causes the townspeople to suspect witchcraft. Because of this a group of girls start havoc amongst the town accusing women and men of being witches. They do this because theyre trying to cover up what they were doing in the woods. These rebelious girls are the reason that some women and men of the town are declared witches and get hanged. The reason this all happened is because some girls just wanted to do something that wasn't considered holy, but while they did this they didn't want anyone to know. If the Puritan town found out then the girls would be considered "Unholy" and were going to hell.
I think the point Arthur Miller was trying to make is much deeper than just a time in history made into a play. I believe Arthur is trying to say that it is impossible for a human to be perfect. We are all going to make mistakes, but that is no reason to believe that we are all going to hell, no matter if you have made one mistake or a billion.
Puritanism is based on belief that only a few select people are getting into heaven. With that said, Puritans try to maintain a Goddly and holy life. But if anyone questions that, they're thought to be unholy. So in the beginning of the Crucible, Parris' daughter, Betty, is dancing naked with a black slave named Tituba. Reverend Parris catches them both doing this. After this scene, Betty passes out, which causes the townspeople to suspect witchcraft. Because of this a group of girls start havoc amongst the town accusing women and men of being witches. They do this because theyre trying to cover up what they were doing in the woods. These rebelious girls are the reason that some women and men of the town are declared witches and get hanged. The reason this all happened is because some girls just wanted to do something that wasn't considered holy, but while they did this they didn't want anyone to know. If the Puritan town found out then the girls would be considered "Unholy" and were going to hell.
I think the point Arthur Miller was trying to make is much deeper than just a time in history made into a play. I believe Arthur is trying to say that it is impossible for a human to be perfect. We are all going to make mistakes, but that is no reason to believe that we are all going to hell, no matter if you have made one mistake or a billion.
There were so many surprising aspects to this book: the drama, the lies, the unfair judging, and all the people affected. The whole town became infected with this disease of fake witchcraft. The witchcraft was really themselves!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
The Scarlet Letter
This book was a very uncomfortably read for me. Everything down to the pastor slowly dieing to the life and struggles of the girl, Harriet. By uncomfortable i meen that it was hard to get through. The writing style was a bit more complicated to understand and the story was adult. I admire Hester in a way, thinking that even through bad times keep your head up and make the best of a bad situation.
The plot of this novel was simple but well made and creative. The longer the Reverend knows about the himself being the father, the more guilt that gets built inside, and eventually it takes his life. The husband (chillingsworth) really only wants the Reverend (Dimmesdale) to be guilt about the whole thing, so once the Reverend dies, so does the husband a bit later.
The time period of this book is what really stunned me. In today's society we almost call this socially acceptable; yet in this time period, it was beyond imagineable. The way women were treated was not the propper way a woman should be handled; it was rude to make girls where A's on their chest. As a result, Hester is forced to be single the rest of her life.
The book was a bit hard to follow, but it had a pretty smooth plot that would be good for any modern movie. That is just my oppinion. One mistaker should be forgiven and forgot. It is even more sad to think of some of the punishments the women sometimes had to go through. If I was a girl, I just cant help but wonder if this would offend me. Nonetheless, it was a well written book, with a plain, firm dialogue that did not sway much with emotion.
It is a good and bad reminder: How far we have come in women's rights and how far we have let society slip and accept what used to be unacceptable.
The plot of this novel was simple but well made and creative. The longer the Reverend knows about the himself being the father, the more guilt that gets built inside, and eventually it takes his life. The husband (chillingsworth) really only wants the Reverend (Dimmesdale) to be guilt about the whole thing, so once the Reverend dies, so does the husband a bit later.
The time period of this book is what really stunned me. In today's society we almost call this socially acceptable; yet in this time period, it was beyond imagineable. The way women were treated was not the propper way a woman should be handled; it was rude to make girls where A's on their chest. As a result, Hester is forced to be single the rest of her life.
The book was a bit hard to follow, but it had a pretty smooth plot that would be good for any modern movie. That is just my oppinion. One mistaker should be forgiven and forgot. It is even more sad to think of some of the punishments the women sometimes had to go through. If I was a girl, I just cant help but wonder if this would offend me. Nonetheless, it was a well written book, with a plain, firm dialogue that did not sway much with emotion.
It is a good and bad reminder: How far we have come in women's rights and how far we have let society slip and accept what used to be unacceptable.
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