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</html>";s:4:"text";s:39617:"This award is made to honor classic liberations of fiction. Fahrenheit 451 . Set in the future, Bradbury's novel flips the role of the fireman, who now burns books and the houses of those who harbor books instead of . In Rain of Gold, Victor Villasenor weaves the parallel stories of two families and two countries…bringing us the timeless romance between the volatile bootlegger who would become his father and the beautiful Lupe, his mother–men and ... In this matter it is painful. Without the characters, Montag would be a nobody. Read the introductory part, body and conclusion of the paper below.Fahrenheit 451. by Ray Bradbury is a futuristic position of a society and its people's functions. Found insideConsumer demand has been so strong that the guides have expanded to over 150 titles. The hearth in Fahrenheit 451 has dual symbolism. In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury uses allegories, motifs, and symbols to show that censorship is a danger to society and it will lead us to our doom because it results in us being desensitized, depressed and violent. Beatty said, “ Books are nonsense.” (Bradbury 24 “They feed you nothing but lies”. Get an answer for 'In Fahrenheit 451, what are examples of a symbol, a hyperbole, and an understatement?' and find homework help for other Fahrenheit 451 questions at eNotes By eliminating information or multiple perspectives on an issue, people will only know what they are told by their televisions or ear pieces. The "firemen" of Fahrenheit 451 metaphorically represent the closest thing to government control in the entire book. The Fahrenheit 451 study guide contains a biography of Ray Bradbury, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. How does Beatty learn about Montag’s book stash? In Fahrenheit 451 books are not normal to see and in the event [...], The book "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury is about a firefighter named Guy Montag. Symbols Fire Symbol Analysis Next The Phoenix Fire is an interesting symbol in Fahrenheit 451 because it symbolizes two different things. (Bradbury 112. Bradbury, Ray. Beatty uses an example of a book linking tobacco and cancer. Censorship and Propaganda Censorship was very commonly used by the government in Fahrenheit 451, although censorship can be used for good, they clearly used it wrongly for their own agenda. In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, the theme of knowledge is joy and painful is developed through the use of Symbolism. He compares himself to fire and earthquakes. He compares this memory to his attempt to read the whole Bible as quickly as possible on the subway in the hope that, if he reads fast enough, some of the material will stay in his memory. The symbol of blood is intimately related to the Snake machine. How does Beatty learn about Montag’s book stash? Censorship is removing materials that conflict with society's standards. Beatty says that not having to worry about two sides of a question will make people happier. It only when it is asked why that it is possible to fully understand and grow from problems. Anyone that has books gets burned down by the firemen. The book, Fahenreit 451, was on the reading list for several of the English classes. A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to ... Why does Mrs. Phelps cry when Montag reads aloud the poem? Conclusion. Fahrenheight 451 Symbolism. The ignorance is reflected in society where the government controls the media. Ray Bradbury and Fahrenheit 451 Background. Guy Montag is a fireman in a futuristic American city. Burn the book. The fireman burn books because both firemen and books are no longer needed in a society that favors factoids over facts. The government and the firemen use censorship to control their citizens. Don't know where to start? Start studying Fahrenheit 451 Themes and Symbols. The Message in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Themes and Symbols in Fahrenheit 451 Mrs. Evans Winter quarter 2011 Themes Theme: A fundamental or universal idea explored in a story Themes in F451 . Art and Fahrenheit 451. There were many different elements of symbolism including the burning of books (killing knowledge and freedom), the salamander (representing that the firemen can't be hurt from the fire) and the phoenix (rebirth even from flames) but the two most important for me were the water (river) and the mechanical hound. Essays censorship fahrenheit 451 for free essays about diabetes. “It was a pleasure to burn”. Symbolism in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury is a futuristic novel, taking the reader to a time where books and thinking are outlawed. A summary of Burning Bright in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. This paper will explore the censorship theme in the novel and relate it to similar events occurring in the modern day the United States. Censorship begins with a people's indifference, moves on to purposeful falsehoods, fear- ongering, and ironically culminates in mindless entertainment. In the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, censorship is an important theme in the novel. The novel, Fahrenheit 451 begins : "It was a pleasure to burn." This novel was published in 1953. The book shows symbolism all the way from begging to end in every way. Mississippi School District Bans Book on Censorship: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury February 1, 1999 West Marion High School in Foxworth, a rural Mississippi town, is the place where recent events aimed at censorship occurred. Literary Analysis Essay on Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury . The story revolves around the life of Guy Montag, who makes his living as a "fireman", but not the common fireman we know and love. One could argue that characterization most effective in developing this theme because of the different people in Montag’s life. Found insideA Study Guide for Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions ... It's a pleasure to read.' Ursula K. LeGuin 'Fabulous' Diana Wynne Jones Also by Nancy Farmer: The Sea of Trolls Land of the Silver Apples The Islands of the Blessed The Lord of Opium As Montag develops into his own person as the book progresses, he helps add emphasis to several themes including censorship and alienation, real vs fake and life vs death, religious values, technological advancements, and paradoxes. Book burning in the story is done by firemen to supposedly prevent society. Bradbury lived during Nazi Germany's terrifying reign of power and symbolized the government held book burnings to the firemen in Fahrenheit 451. However, in the course of recent decades, it has turned out to be increasingly popular, especially after the turn of the century. Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury is a futuristic novel that incorporates symbolism to represent specific meanings which are in the novel. (Bradbury 24) So Montag wanted to see for himself, to see if Beatty was right. Ironically, Fahrenheit 451, itself a vehicle of protest against censorship, has often been edited for foul language. In short, Fahrenheit 451 is a story that shows the conflict of knowledge vs. ignorance: Montag is promoting ignorance by burning books, books which symbolize knowledge. They believe that individuals are not as important as the collective mass of culture and history. Ray Bradbury was successful in illustrating the theme of censorship within a society under a totalitarian government using repetition, symbolism, and bildungsroman in Fahrenheit 451. Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 is set in a futuristic world where owning and reading books is illegal, and if a citizen is caught with one, it's burned. Scores of letters to newspapers invoked the "infamous Burning of the Books," Fahrenheit 451, the Taliban, and the "memory of Adolf Hitler." A protestor dressed as Hitler recalled childhood memories of McCarthyism, censorship, and persecution. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935). Fahrenheit 451 uses the conventions of science fiction to convey the message that oppressive government, left unchecked, does irreparable damage to society by curtailing the creativity and freedom of its . Colored people don’t like Little Black Sambo. Why does Faber consider himself a coward? The society Ray Bradbury creates in Fahrenheit 451 showcases how censorship is a threat to free thinking, society's humanity, and human relationships through the use of imagery, symbolism and motifs. First , the author uses a symbol. The society Ray Bradbury creates in Fahrenheit 451 showcases how censorship is a threat to free thinking, society's humanity, and human relationships through the use of imagery, symbolism and motifs. Simply put, the sand is a symbol of the tangible truth Montag seeks, and the sieve the human mind seeking a truth that remains elusive and, the metaphor suggests, impossible to grasp in any permanent way. from unhappy emotions and unjust thoughts. However, it is clear from the rest of the novel that the citizens of this society are not particularly happy. Banned Books. Someone’s written a book on tobacco and cancer of the lungs? In a world where speeches, comments, books, and posts are made about everything from illegal to offensive acts, it is difficult for the public to imagine society being censored. The classic study of human nature which depicts the degeneration of a group of schoolboys marooned on a desert island. Censorship it's self is the suppression of speech and public communication. Whereas a salamander will embrace heat and fire to gain warmth . He didn’t listen to Beatty he burnt his house down to prove that burning books were wrong and to leave his past behind him. Fahrenheit 451 provides a first- person view for life in a world of censors. Symbolism is a key element to understanding the book and its message of anti-censorship and common ignorance. The title of the novel: Fahrenheit 451 is a symbol itself. A 30 yr old fireman who starts fires to burn books instead of putting them out. Beatty gives Montag a final reason to explain why society is better off without books. One of the biggest themes in Fahrenheit 451 is censorship. Ray Bradbury and Fahrenheit 451 Background. The use [...], This example was written and submitted by a fellow student. From the Bible being banned in countries where Christianity is not practiced by the majority to the recent WikiLeaks scandal in which the website . A major and reoccurring theme in Fahrenheit 451 is Life and Death. Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 1, Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 2, Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 3, Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 4, Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 5, Part II: The Sieve and the Sand, Section 1, Part II: The Sieve and the Sand, Section 2. Study Guide for Fahrenheit 451. Fahrenheit 451:Literary Terms Part two Flashcards | Quizlet Literary Analysis of. Censorship is the most prevalent theme of Fahrenheit 451. Many things in the novel are described as both alive and dead. The government controls everything in the society and clearly it does not work. Found insideAn Eisner Award Nominee "Monday burn Millay, Wednesday Whitman, Friday Faulkner, burn 'em to ashes, then burn the ashes." For Guy Montag, a career fireman for whom kerosene is perfume, this is not just an official slogan. The Nazi hierarchy did this to prevent the spread of revolutionary ideas and to keep the people in a proverbial "line." Found insideRead this book.” —Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of the Gone series Bestselling author Joelle Charbonneau’s eerily timely, high-stakes page-turner is destined to start important conversations at this particular ... Books in Montag's society are banned and if you are caught with a book it will be burned then you have to suffer [...], Dystopian literature has been around for quite some time, shaping the minds of young readers. These book burnings became a symbol of Nazi repression. If Montag [...], In the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, we are taken on an adventure where books have become outlawed, technology is at its all-time high, life is at a high speed, and human interactions are not tolerated. Found inside – Page 28One literary feature of Fahrenheit 451 is Bradbury's use of symbolism to convey meaning. The author uses book burning as a symbol of the power censorship ... About Fahrenheit 451 Fahrenheit 451, the temperature at which paper catches fire. It is one of the first technologies discovered by humans, but it is also a force of nature. Fahrenheit 451: Life and Death. In the story, the firemen do the exact opposite of the firemen of today. The Pursuit of Happiness in Fahrenheit 451. He claims this way of living provides people “peace of mind.” While many people in the novel are not interested in books, we come to see that the practice of avoiding books does not keep society peaceful. Through the firemen, who burn books and wear the number "451" on their helmets, fire symbolizes destruction. Describe Clarisse McClellan Clarisse comes off as angelic and curious. "In this classic work of feminist political thought, Iris Marion Young challenges the prevailing reduction of social justice to distributive justice. (Bradbury 124). He does all of this because he is destroyed, and he only can relate to the fire because he was burning inside he can relate to the earthquake because he did damage and started a war within his community/ town. Kids who get called the worst names oftentimes find each other. For use in schools and libraries only. A totalitarian regime has ordered all books to be destroyed, but one of the book burners suddenly realizes their merit. Books encourage critical thinking and are a great source of knowledge and ideas, and if the people were ever made aware of this fact, they would begin to . The censorship of books. The short novel presents a future American society in which the masses are hedonistic and critical thought through reading is outlawed. All knowledge has done for Montag was the pain he never had joy. The main character, Guy Montag, is a fireman whose job it is to burn the libraries of . Censorship is when access to information is restricted and has often been a topic explored by science fiction writers. Our writers will help you fix any mistakes and get an A+! Burn it. In this case, the censorship that is originally designed to help the society blinds the public instead. Classic, thematically interrelated stories alongside many crucial lesser-known ones—including, at the collection’s heart, the novellas “Long After Midnight” and “The Fireman”—A Pleasure to Burn is an indispensable companion to ... The deadline is too short to read someone else's essay, Our writers can help you with any type of essay. creativity of writers. The firemen are constantly trying to burn all material items that help the masses gain knowledge. Grammar Practice. Fahrenheit 451 Themes and Literary Devices. The Hearth and the Salamander, the title of part one. Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury which was first published in a shorter form as "The Fireman" (Galaxy Science Fiction, Vol. About . The title of the second part of Fahrenheit 451, “The Sieve and the Sand,” is taken from Montag’s childhood memory of trying to fill a sieve with sand on the beach to get a dime from a mischievous cousin and crying at the futility of the task. Montag uses the symbol fire to show how he is feeling. Provides analysis of important characters of the book including Guy Montag, Mildred Montag, Captain Beatty, and Professor Faber. The Significance of Symbolism to Support the Purpose of Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. [GET] Study Guide Questions For Fahrenheit 451 Answers | free! Examples of Foreshadowing in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Montag and Clarisse in the Novel Fahrenheit 451, About the Hazard of Controlling Governments in 1984, Fahrenheit 451: what’s Wrong with Montag’s Society. Mildred, whose primal self has been irretrievably lost, remains unchanged when her poisoned blood is replaced with fresh, mechanically administered blood by the Electric-Eyed Snake machine. Lessons and activities for use in teaching Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Symbolism in Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury wrote the novel, Fahrenheit 451 in 1953. Ignorance, not censorship, is the real threat to society in Fahrenheit 451. Fire is used to destroy all of the books, the homes they are in, and sometimes the people living in the houses. In the context of the book, it's possible to say that fire represents how technology can be used for good and bad depending on the user's intentions. The novel was written less than a decade after the end of World War II in 1945. White people don’t feel good about Uncle Tom’s Cabin. He believes that books and knowledge are power. Fahrenheit 451 Essay . So Montag stole and hid books back after back. . intolerance of those who attempt to be an individual. It tells the story of Montag, a fireman, whose job is to burn all books as they are prohibited in order to maintain peace and happiness. In the end, Montag discovers the power of reading and rebels against the censorship. This idea is another excuse Captain Beatty gives Montag for why destroying books is good for society. (Bradbury 1) This develops the theme of how knowledge is joyful and painful. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Fahrenheit 451 and what it means. Fahrenheit 451 is based on a short story called "The Fireman" written by Bradbury in 1951 and later expanded into a full novel in 1953. For any subject, Individuals can change because of the impact of others. In order to do actions that do not benefit others, you must make sure no one is aware of If or how your action is damaging them; Censorship is . Books are banned in the society depicted in Fahrenheit 451.When they're found, they're burned, along with the homes of the books' owners. The totalitarian government blocked virtually every form of . Here are several key symbols in Fahrenheit 451 to pay attention to: Fire Fire is the key symbol in the book. is a commonly asked question. The Art of Burning Books Fahrenheit 451 is a book that at first glance deals with censorship. The ignorance is reflected in society where the government controls the media. Censorship is one of the clearest warnings throughout the book along with cautions about the overuse of technology and the need for . Bradbury uses the electronic device to reveal Mildred’s corrupted insides and the thick sediment of delusion, misery, and self-hatred within her. Man’s advantage is his ability to recognize when he has made a mistake so that eventually he will learn not to make that mistake anymore. To get a custom and plagiarism-free essay, Dystopia, Fahrenheit 451, George Orwells 1984. Jeff Somers is an award-winning writer who has authored nine novels, over 40 short stories, and "Writing Without Rules," a non-fiction book about the business and craft of writing. Fahrenheit 451 is the temperature at which paper burns. An important, thought-provoking work, Science of Coercion shines a blazing light into a hitherto remote and shadowy corner of Cold War history. Mississippi School District Bans Book on Censorship: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury February 1, 1999 West Marion High School in Foxworth, a rural Mississippi town, is the place where recent events aimed at censorship occurred. Found insideThis powerful work of speculative fiction sheds a blazing critical light on the present and is considered to be Aldous Huxley's most enduring masterpiece. 110. Symbols are used in novels to represent something else that helps to attach an additional meaning to something or someone. Sometimes in today's world, it is necessary to ask why. This form of censorship comes in the most real way as burning books theoretically eliminates them forever. Why does Mrs. Phelps cry when Montag reads aloud the poem? Montag does the inverse from what a standard firefighter does. The Tragic Irony of Fahrenheit 451. The most notable one is fire. Summary fahrenheit 451 themes, motifs symbols fahrenheit 451 provide single, clear . Text Preview. Throughout the world, students in most colleges and universities are required to write Fahrenheit 451 essay.But before being able to write such book reports, they need to read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, which belongs to such type of novels as dystopian.If you think that reading annotations or reviews of the novel is enough to write an excellent essay, you are wrong. He compares himself to fire and earthquakes. In Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, you journey to the 24th century to an overpopulated world in which the media controls the masses, censorship prevails over intellect, and books are considered evil because they make people question . Blood appears throughout the novel as a symbol of a human being’s repressed soul or primal, instinctive self. Bradbury uses this conjunction of images as the title of the first part of Fahrenheit 451. However without the element of symbolism Montag wouldn’t be as strong. Found insideShe'd paid good money to see the inevitable ... and then had to work to make it happen! Fahrenheit 451 Themes and Literary Devices. Read Book Fahrenheit 451 Burning Bright Questions And Answers The Fahrenheit 451: Burning Bright quiz: 21 questions by . To bring up a point Meaghan made today, "isn't it ironic that we are reading a book about burning books?". The classic dystopian novel of a post-literate future, Fahrenheit 451 stands alongside Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World as a prophetic account of Western civilization's enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity. Guy Montag does the opposite of what a firefighters does. Fahrenheit 451 study guide PART 2 Study Guide Questions - Fahrenheit 451 - Litchapter.com Fahrenheit 451 Discussion Questions and Study Guide Answer briefly the following questions: Part One - The Hearth and the Salamander 1. This theme is shown by the settings the characters and with symbols. Ace your assignments with our guide to Fahrenheit 451! Why does Montag say that he feels like he’s “putting on weight”? In the novel, Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, censorship is deeply rooted in its society and has wholly banned books in order to promote ignorance in the mind of its people, as well as equality among its citizens. Censorship is a major theme in Fahrenheit 451 and is deeply explored and practiced. The politics of the period helped shape Fahrenheit 451. original papers, Make sure your essay is original or hire a writer to make it plagiarism-free. Get free homework help on Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: book summary, chapter summary and analysis, quotes, essays, and character analysis courtesy of CliffsNotes. It was a pleasure to burn symbolizes the pass. In short, Fahrenheit 451 is a story that shows the conflict of knowledge vs. ignorance: Montag is promoting ignorance by burning books, books which symbolize knowledge. Then read them and said they should be for everyone people need this then the earthquake happened. At the very end of the novel, Granger says they must build a mirror factory to take a long look at themselves; this remark recalls Montag’s description of Clarisse as a mirror in “The Hearth and the Salamander.” Mirrors here are symbols of self-understanding, of seeing oneself clearly. The society in Fahrenheit 451 is the opposite of this. The censorship in the novel serves as a means of complete control that the government has over its people. Ace your assignments with our guide to Fahrenheit 451! Arguably, the main theme of Fahrenheit 451 is censorship.According to Beatty, censorship came into being as a result of the majority who, over a period of time, chose entertainment over the . After the bombing of the city, Granger compares mankind to a phoenix that burns itself up and then rises out of its ashes over and over again. Why does Mildred overdose on sleeping pills? Why don’t the characters in Fahrenheit 451 want to have children? Mildred is one of the things that he describes as . A special fiftieth anniversary edition of Kurt Vonnegut’s masterpiece, “a desperate, painfully honest attempt to confront the monstrous crimes of the twentieth century” (Time), featuring a new introduction by Kevin Powers, author of ... Burn it. Symbolism in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury . Why does Montag think Beatty wants to die? The hearth, or fireplace, is a traditional symbol of the home; the salamander is one of the official symbols of the firemen, as well as the name they give to their fire trucks. Montag uses so many symbols throughout the book. Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 1, Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 2, Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 3, Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 4, Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 5, Part II: The Sieve and the Sand, Section 1, Part II: The Sieve and the Sand, Section 2. Faber made a big change in his life. (451°F is the temperature at which paper and books burn.) Firemen help [...], In the novel Fahrenheit 451, why? This shows fire as a destructive and a weapon of oppression used by the government. 5, February 1951). Therefore you can tell that if you censor books and do not allow people to read and gain knowledge a scenario like Fahrenheit 451 . Bradbury's Mars is a place of hope, dreams and metaphor - of crystal pillars and fossil seas - where a fine dust settles on the great, empty cities of a silently destroyed civilization. In Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, the people live in a society full of censorship. The book Fahrenheit 451 by F. Scott Fitzgerald consistently uses the symbol of fire in many different lights. No matter your writing level, this book will reveal to you the unconventional, fresh approaches to writing and selling the novel of your dreams"--Publisher's description. Before and during the war Germany's Nazi regime waged a campaign of intense censorship that included book burning and exerted broad control over media, including radio, film, and print. Throughout Fahrenheit 451 there are countless symbols. Bradbury uses imagery to give the reader insight on how this society thinks and functions. In the futuristic world of Fahrenheit 451, firemen start fires rather than extinguishing them.People of this society do not think independently nor do they have meaningful conversations. He shows the benefit of destroying information about lung cancer to keep cigarette companies happy, but we see the public health risks as people will be less informed of what smoking can do. Found insideThis compelling edition offers readers a collection of eighteen essays that contextualize and expand upon the theme of censorship in Fahrenheit 451. The book includes an interview with Bradbury and also covers the author's life and work. Images of monstrosities pervade art and culture in the Middle Ages, and for medieval people they must have been a tantalizing suggestion of unknown worlds and unthinkable dangers. Fahrenheit 451 brings up a new perspective on censorship. In Fahrenheit 451, censorship is shown through the fireman system, a system which prevents education and the freedom of expression by burning books. as a means of protesting what he believed to be the invasiveness of editors who, through their strict control of the books they printed, impaired the originality and. Why don’t the characters in Fahrenheit 451 want to have children? Published: 2021-06-25 17:23:43 Back to categories Montag used so many things to compare himself to. Ray Bradbury's 1953 novel Fahrenheit 451 addresses complex themes of censorship, freedom, and technology. Fahrenheit 451 in 1954, won is the Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel. Rendered in gorgeous, full-color art by Dennis Calero, Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles: The Authorized Adaptation graphically translates fourteen of Bradbury's famous interconnected science-fiction stories, turning an unforgettable ... 2021 © PapersOwl.com - All rights reserved. Both of these symbols have to do with fire, the dominant image of Montag’s life—the hearth because it contains the fire that heats a home, and the salamander because of ancient beliefs that it lives in fire and is unaffected by flames. In Fahrenheit 451, censorship in the world consists of book burning, manipulative parlor families, and the. Why are people so violent in Fahrenheit 451? In Fahrenheit 451, censorship in the world consists of book burning, manipulative parlor families, and the In Fahrenheit 451, censorship in the society is to be blamed for the death of Mildred and thousands of others, as it prevents them from learning about wars when there is a war coming. After Montag becomes interested in reading books, Captain Beatty visits him at his house and explains why the role of firefighters changed from saving houses from fires to burning down houses with books inside them. It is regarded as one of the best novels written. 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