Whether fiction or non-fiction, the purpose of books is to provide individuals with education, inspire, entertain, and awaken our minds. Books within the high school curriculum are filtered to provide a sense of life lessons and essential takeaways to educate students. The Book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury takes place in the future where books are banned and burned when found. The main character is a fireman named Guy Montag who s job is to burn books but starts to question the true value of books, which plays some relevance in the value of high school books. The inclusion of the book Fahrenheit 451 in the high school curriculum is essential, as it provides valuable perspectives and encourages critical thinking skills, and promotes empathy. Fahrenheit 451 in the high …show more content…
See the world of the. It's more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories," (Bradbury 83). The quote emphasizes the idea that books can awaken our sense of wonder and help us appreciate the beauty of the world. As Montag gets closer to seeing the world for what it is and starts to get knowledge from books, he finds more beauty than hatred than he did before. It encourages us to live to the fullest and not to take advantage of the time we have. Bradbury included his perspective on life and placed a value on the way we choose to live it. Individuals reading this book have the ability to create their perspectives based on their own personal experiences as to how life should be viewed and lived. The continuity of Fahrenheit 451 encourages critical thinking skills and promotes empathy for all students. According to the book, it says, "We need not be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long has it been since you were bothered? About something important, about something real?" (Bradbury 49) The quote highlights the importance of being engaged and emotionally connected to the