Watch the Rad Bradbury interview and answer the questions:
Ray Bradbury Interview
Questions
1. Why was the library so important to Ray Bradbury as a child? How did it influence his future success?
2. How did Mr. Bradbury figure out how to “live forever?” In your opinion, will he “live forever?”
3.Explain Bradbury’s connection between the destruction of books, democracy and literacy. Why is having a nation of readers necessary for democracy to exist? Do you agree? Why?
4. Who were some of Mr. Bradbury’s major literary influences? Do you have a favorite author that has influenced you? How has he/she affected your writing style or interests?
5. What did Huxley mean by calling Bradbury "a poet?” How did Bradbury feel about this characterization? Did this comment influence his writing? How?
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