What techniques does the author use to engage the audience and make the story effective? In Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury uses different techniques to engage the reader. Considering that this book is not a light read like the other novels I have blogged about so far Bradbury needed to come up with different ways of keeping the reader coming back for more. Because it has a more meaningful plot and theme the reader can try to relate their own life to Guy Montag's life. Guy Montag's struggles are easy for someone to think about. If you have ever felt oppressed or like your opinions did not matter this book is something that you could relate to. The reader begins to cheer Guy Montag on in his hope to become America's Next Top Model. (Heehee. I just had to do it!) The reader has to finish the story to see if he completed his goal of including books and personal thoughts back into daily life! Along with other parts of the book you could probably classify it as suspense and mystery as well. There is never a slow moment in this novel because it always has you guessing about what is coming next. The concept is also something very different compared to other books that are considered classic novels. In most books we read they encourage thoughts, or at least they do not hold them back. Also, most people that are reading this book are reading because they enjoy reading so having the theme of the book be about not reading is an interesting concept to most people. How many times can you put the word 'reading' into one sentence? I can do four. Whaddup. Overall the reader keeps opening up their copy of Fahrenheit 451 because it has mystery and a theme to relate to. Ray Bradbury did a great job of keeping the reader interested in this novel.
Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451. New York: Del Rey Books, 1991. Print.
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