Sunday, January 10, 2010
What Doesn't Kill You, Makes You Stronger
Going through life worrying about every little thing that may cause anger or controversy, is unhealthy. Living a healthy life involves paradox; you need both happiness and sadness, love and hate. Too much of one concept, or living with no emotions can lead to a life of emptiness. In the novel, Fahrenheit 451, the idea of avoiding pain, in order to live a flawless life, comes into play. When Beatty visits Montag’s home, he lectures him with a history lesson about how the world came to be. He tells Montag that staying away from topics that may cause discussion or talking about one’s feeling will result in your life being perfect – this is very untrue. “So now do you see why books are hated and feared? They show the pores in the face of life. The comfortable people only want moon wax faces, poreless, hairless, and expressionless.”(p. 83) Throughout this scene, Bradbury is warning us to fear people who will try and convince us that having no emotions is best. Beatty encourages Montag not to read books in order to stay clear of dealing with life’s problems. The truth is, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger -- it builds character. In the end, feeling nothing is worse than living a normal life and dealing with the difficulties that may come your way.
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Good job T,
ReplyDeleteyour point comes across very clearly. I like how you added that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Honestly, that is completely true. Life without emotion and problems is pointless. You would never learn anything or even created good memories without them. The way you combine your words is great it flows very well together. The only thing I could say to do next time is tie in your beginning with the end. As your closing try touching on the concept of not having an unhealthy lifestyle again. I loved reading this Taylor. Great job! :D
I really like your unique perspective on the book, but you kind of go from one topic to another. It is kind of confusing and hard to see your point. You have some great points, but you're trying to make too many at once. You use quotes well, too.
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