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Jackeroo
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You know I can't answer this but when I was in 11th grade I tried to do a book report on it, and the book was so bland and dry for my young mind that I rented the movie instead. Actually It probably had more to do with the fact I tried to read it in 2 days.
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well.. to be honest I prefer the movie (François Truffaut). As the central theme is the disappearance of the written word, and the evil of the written word, i always found it ironic that the format of expression was the written word. Whereas, in the movie, you see right from the opening sequences (spoken, not written credits)that the written word will not appear - even when Montag reads his newspaper, it is in cartoon form. And the "family" on the screens are so clearly controlling what goes on! But, as Montag begins to read, we see the gradual arrival of the written word - and that becomes a fantastic moment of conflict - as Montag learns to read, and reads his book, but then the authorities issue 'wanted notices' in picture form only. Even the showing of the types of books being burned provides a very powerful visual imagery! I love that movie - Bradbury's concept is brilliant, but Truffaut's direction gives it an edge that the book cannot reach. (And yes, before you ask, I have seen it quite a few times - I think this has to rank amongthe most powerful movies I have ever seen)
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