The whole time the monster was me...

In 80 words or more, compare the personalities and behaviors of Victor and the monster. How are they alike? How are they different?

What have you done, you maniac?

You have created a monster, and it has come to life. In 80 words or more, how do you think you would behave?

Stickitothemaniosis

Winston and Montag are sticking it to the man, but they are taking a big risk in doing so, and are possibly endangering others in the process. Do you think their risks are worth it? Why or why not? 80 words minimum.

You are a rat.

Pretend you are an informer for the government in either 1984 or Fahrenheit 451, and you have been assigned to keep an eye on Montag or Winston. You have been asked to file a report of at least 80 words on what you have observed so far. Post this report here.

"Catch the Moon" initial response

What are your thoughts and questions about the story? You might reflect on the characters, their problems, the author's use of symbolism, the title or other ideas in the story.

198451 Recent Coverage

Please click on the appropriate link, read the article, and respond to the appropriate question.

For 1984, click here and read the article:
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/02/does-the-techno.html
Does the technology exist for the events in 1984 to occur? Do you think they could occur otherwise (i.e. would our citizenry permit them to occur?)

For Fahrenheit 451, click here and read the article:
http://www.laweekly.com/news/news/ray-bradbury-fahrenheit-451-misinterpreted/16524/
What does Ray Bradbury mean when he says his most famous novel was "misinterpreted"?

Welcome to dystopia! Have a nice day!

What is your idea of a dystopia? How would govenment influence your life in a dystopia? Would you have more freedom or less?