BLOG 9: Symbolism and Imagery

FAHRENHEIT 451
Sept. 19, 2012

Define SYMBOLISM:
     The practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.



LINK:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/symbolism



DEFINE IMAGERY:
     The formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images collectively: the dim imagery of a dream.



LINK:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/imagery



Discuss three different uses of symbolism and imagery in the book, "Fahrenheit 451." Post a picture of this image with each description.



The Hearth and the Salamander:
              “The Hearth and the Salamander” is the title of the first section of Fahrenheit 451. Both hearths and salamanders are associated with fire. Hearths (fireplaces) are traditionally the center of the home and the source of warmth. The firemen wear salamander imagery on their uniforms and call their fire truck a “salamander” because salamanders were once believed to live in fire without being consumed by it.

Fire:
       Fire is an interesting symbol in Fahrenheit 451 because it symbolizes two different things. Through the firemen, who burn books and wear the number “451” on their helmets, fire symbolizes destruction. (451°F is the temperature at which paper and books burn.) Yet at the same time, Clarisse reminds Montag of candle-light, and so fire, when controlled, symbolizes the flickering of self-awareness and knowledge.

The Phoenix:
      The mythologies of many Mediterranean cultures include the story of the phoenix, a bird that is consumed by flames but then rises from the ashes. The phoenix is a symbol for renewal, for life that follows death in a cleansing fire. After the city is reduced to ashes by bombers in Fahrenheit 451, Granger makes a direct comparison between human beings and the story of the phoenix. Both destroy themselves in fire. Both start again amid the ashes. If people keep books—which preserve the past and allow people to learn the lessons of prior tragedies—Granger hopes that humanity will remember the suffering caused by destruction, and will avoid destroying itself in the future.

LINK:
    
       http://www.litcharts.com/lit/fahrenheit451/symbols

     

BLOG 3: Rob Legato/AWE

Rob Legato has worked on movies such as Apollo 13, Titanic, and Hugo. He works on special effects and is the "Camera Guy". Hugo was my favorite movie because I felt like I was the little boy while he was going through the clock station. I read the book about Hugo, which was an awesome book! Rob also, talks about how angles/shots in film creates emotion in everybody.

BLOG 7: Pixel Art Basketball

 

BLOG 8: First Amendment

Civil Liberties

1. Copy and paste a picture of the first amendment.

 

 

 

 

2. What source did you use for the above?

http://www.acslaw.org/acsblog/node/13520


3. Define civil liberties.
Civil liberties are civil rights and freedoms that provide an individual specific rights. Though the scope of the term differs amongst various countries, some examples of civil liberties include the freedom from slavery and forced labor, freedom from torture and death, the right to liberty and security, freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and association, freedom of speech, the right to privacy, the right to due process, the right to a fair trial, the right to own property, the right to defend one's self, the right to bodily integrity, and the right to keep and bear arms.^{[citation needed]} Within the distinctions between civil liberties and other types of liberty, it is important to note the distinctions between positive liberty/positive rights and negative liberty/negative rights.

4. What source did you use for the above?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_liberties


5. When do you feel civil liberties are infringed upon? Can you give another example of "fringing" on your civil liberties?

The civil liberties are infringed upon when someone is in your life instead of their own. Another example of fringing is at school sitting in a class room. We can only do the stuff the teacher's tell us to do and use.
 
Paste a picture to add to your answer.

 

 

BLOG 5: 9/11 Remembering

     The only thing I remember about that day is when I was sitting in my parents room watching tv. My dad walked in, turned on the news and I saw the plane crash right into one of the towers. At that time I didn't really know what was going on at that point but, now I know how hard it must be for people. My reaction of  the 9-11 memorial is glad because it shows how much people care about the Twin Towers. The thing I like the most about it is the pools. The reason I like them is because they light up at night. The light beams so far up that when you look from far away you can see them. Another one of my reactions is sad because if you go to the memorial you can see all the names of the people who died on that day. If a family member goes to visit the memorial they will be remebered about what happened to that person. Which is sometimes good and bad for people. But, 9/11 was a terrible day for everyone and still is today.



 



BLOG 6: Civil Liberties vs. Airport Scanners

September 12, 2012

Civil Liberties vs. Airport Scanners

             Prior 9/11:                                                                 Post 9/11:

-Rules not as strict                                                            -There’s a list that tells  you                              

-Easier and quicker getting onto airplanes             what you can pack and what

-Kitchen utensils not a big deal.                                  you can’t pack.        

-We didn’t have full body scanners.                           -Body scanners?

-Safer to fly.                                                                      -Strip searches!!   

-It takes forever to get through security.   

-Lots of delays because of security.

BLOG 4: Censorship

      Censorship is the suppression of speech or other public communication which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient as determined by a government, media outlet, or other controlling body. It can be done by governments and private organizations or by individuals who engage in self-censorship. It occurs in a variety of different contexts including speech, books, music, films and other arts, the press, radio, television, and the Internet for a variety of reasons including national security, to control obscenity, child pornography, and hate speech, to protect children, to promote or restrict political or religious views, to prevent slander and libel, and to protect intellectual property. It may or may not be legal. Many countries provide strong protections against censorship by law, but none of these protections are absolute and it is frequently necessary to balance conflicting rights in order to determine what can and cannot be censored.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship




      Banned Books: A banned book is one that has been removed from the shelves of a library, bookstore, or classroom because of its controversial content. In some cases, banned books of the past have been burned and/or refused publication. Possession of banned books has at times been regarded as an act of treason or heresy, which was punishable by death, torture, prison time, or other acts of retribution.
http://classiclit.about.com/od/bannedliteratur1/a/aa_whatisban.htm

  List of 5 banned books:

1. Hunger Games
2. The Titanic                                 
3. Little Red Riding Hood
4. The Three Little Pigs    
5. Lord of the Flies                                  

                   

BLOG 2: Quote

“Stuff your eyes with wonder, he said, live as if you'd drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It's more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.”
― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451

BLOG 1: 451 Picture