Fahrenheit 451 # 1

This blog is due on March 6th by 11:59 pm. Please write a minimum of 250 words in response to the following prompt:

According to A Glossary of Literary terms by M.H. Abrams, a dystopia is a "representation of a very unpleasant imaginary world in which ominous tendencies of our present social, political, and technological order are projected into a disastrous future culmination."

What are the potential dangers, if any, of a society like the one that Bradbury presents his reader in Fahrenheit 451? What makes Montag's world a dystopia? In your opinion, what needs to be done in order to ensure that the world does not become like the one that Bradbury has created?

"The Gift of the Magi"-Theme

Please identify a theme from O.Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" in the form of a thematic statement.

"Harrison Bergeron"-Theme

Please identify a theme from Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" in the form of a thematic statement.

"Winter Dreams"-Theme

Please identify a theme from Fitzgerald's "Winter Dreams" in the form of a thematic statement.

"The Lottery" - Theme

Please provide a thematic statement for "The Lottery".

For help with thematic statements, check the English Help Page on the wiki!

"Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"-Theme

Please provide a thematic statement for "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment".

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iPads

Alden is participating in a grant this year that allows us to use iPads for instruction. In what ways, if any, can we use iPads to enhance our experiences in this particular class?

Are you aware of any apps that would be educationally beneficial? If so, please share them here and provide a brief explanation of the application.