december 4

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Yesterday we read a scene in Fahrenheit 451 that was absolutely brutal.  Montag set Beatty on fire with a flamethrower.  When Ray Bradbury wrote this book, such a scene was nearly unthinkable in civilized society-- why do you think Bradbury had Montag kill Beatty instead of just run away and escape?  Is it satisfying to read that a villain dies?  If you could choose, would the hero kill the bad guy or find another way to survive or win?  Why?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Read 180/ independent reading
3. Fahrenheit 451
4. Notes on preparing for our final exam