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Adam Choquette Period 7 Honors English II Mr. Coulter October 28, 2015 A Comparative Analysis of Bradbury’s Style As Seen in Something Wicked This Way Comes and Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury was an American author who many argue revolutionized the concept of science fiction writing. Many SF writers commend technology, yet Bradbury is quick to vocalize the danger of it. He is not afraid of conforming to the regular standards of science fiction and is not afraid to voice his thoughts about technology. The story of Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel where futuristic ‘firemen’ burn books. The title mentions the number 451 which is the degree at which books burn. Bradbury portrays immense government control while technology is ruining the lives of individuals. Something Wicked This Way Comes is a novel about two boys, Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade who encounter a carnival led by the cryptic Mr. Dark, who has the mysterious power to grant people their innermost desire. Bradbury does not credit his style to one individual or group. He once said, â€Å"In writing, you operate on yourself and save yourself.† He incorporates a vast amount of fi gurative language and stylistic devices into his works including dichotomy, which differentiates him from other authors. In both Something Wicked This Way Comes and Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury employs a variety of different dichotomies, most notably the comparison of light versus dark. In Something Wicked, this comparison is mostShow MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesCity Sao Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo Editorial Director: Sally Yagan Director of Editorial Services: Ashley Santora Acquisitions Editor: Brian Mickelson Editorial Project Manager: Sarah Holle Editorial Assistant: Ashlee Bradbury VP Director of Marketing: Patrice Lumumba Jones Senior Marketing Manager: Nikki Ayana Jones Senior Managing Editor: Judy Leale Production Project Manager: Becca Groves Senior Operations Supervisor: Arnold Vila Operations Specialist: Cathleen PetersenRead MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 Pagesmoney From multiple study paths, to self-assessment, to a wealth of interactive visual and audio resources, WileyPLUS gives you everything you need to personalize the teaching and learning experience.  » F i n d o u t h ow t o M A K E I T YO U R S  » www.wileyplus.com ALL THE HELP, RESOURCES, AND PERSONAL SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS NEED! 2-Minute Tutorials and all of the resources you your students need to get started www.wileyplus.com/firstday Student support from an experienced