Damian asked this question about Fahrenheit 451:
Did anyone else found quite revealing that Captain Beatty would know so many different book quotes off the top of his head? It seams to me he was an avid reader. What are your thoughts on this?
Kaitlyn In my English 2 class, we are analyzing Beatty's speech. The top of the page there is the same thing your saying, about him knowing so many quotes. I …moreIn my English 2 class, we are analyzing Beatty's speech. The top of the page there is the same thing your saying, about him knowing so many quotes. I find this so revealing to his complex character, I had never expected that to come in this book. (less)
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