Reflections on Fahrenheit 451
A 77 minute Podcast publication from May 01, 2021 by Luc Travers, Kirk Barbera
Podcast, 2021
Duration
77
mins
Notes
none
Primary language:
English
Details
Kirk and guest Luc Travers from
http://www.literatureatourhouse.com/ discuss the dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury “Fahrenheit 451.” Together they give a synopsis (from memory) of the story. Then they leap into the flames of Bradbury’s tale.
In this episode, you’ll enjoy discussions on:
- The main characters: Guy Montag, Chief Beatty, Clarisse and Faber
- Meaning of the story
- Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold
- Dover Beach and its meaning relative to the story
- The prescience of the story
- What is happiness, and how do we know if we are happy?
- The importance of UNhappiness
And much more!