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Fahrenheit 451 Discussion Questions

Fahrenheit 451 Discussion Questions. Let’s discuss the finer aspects of the characters, plot, and writer’s style! . Why does Beatty program the hound to track Montag even before Montag stole the book? Consider what we have learned about Beatty Is he intuitive or oblivious ?

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Fahrenheit 451 Discussion Questions

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  1. Fahrenheit 451 Discussion Questions Let’s discuss the finer aspects of the characters, plot, and writer’s style!

  2. Why does Beatty program the hound to track Montag even before Montag stole the book? • Consider what we have learned about Beatty • Is he intuitive or oblivious? • How good is Montag at hiding his feelings? Part 2: Beatty and the Hound

  3. Montag turns to books to rescue him; instead they help demolish his life – He loses his wife, job, and home. He kills a man and is forced to be a nomad. Does he gain any benefit from books? • Consider what the books represent • Consider how he was living life before he became enlightened. Part 2: Books to the rescue?

  4. Why did Professor Faber think Montag’s call was some sort of trap? • Consider Montag’s profession at the time • Consider Faber’s attitude towards Montag’s job Part 2: A Trap?

  5. Why did Faber’s fear disappear when Montag was standing at his door (originally)? • What about Montag would cause Faber to distrust him? • What about Faber’s personality makes him less likely to make life-changing decisions? Part 2: Faber’s Disappearance

  6. What did Montag want from Faber? • Hint: It isn’t just about the books. Part 2: Montag

  7. How does Montag get Faber to consider really helping him? • This is paramount to the meaning of the novel…what book does he use? • Why does he use this book? • What does this say about Montag’s devotion to his cause? • What does this say about Montag’s rationality? Part 2: Montag’s Stand

  8. Was anyone affected by the original intent of Montag’s poetry reading? • Consider what Montag intended to do by reading his poetry – Did he accomplish this goal? • Who was affected? Do you think this was a lasting effect? (Consider the reader and the people who were read to when you answer this question.) Part 2: Montag’s Poetry Reading

  9. How has Beatty given Montag hints that he is under suspicion? • Think about his actions • Think about things he says to Montag Part 3: Beatty’s Suspicion

  10. Do you believe, as Montag did, that Beatty wanted to die? why do you think this? • Think about Beatty’s death. How did it happen? Why does this make you think that he may have wanted to die? • Why would a person like Beatty commit suicide? Part 3: Beatty’s Death

  11. Since the government is so opposed to readers, thinkers, walkers and slow drivers, why does it allow the procession of men along the railroad tracks to exist? • Think about who the men are on the railroad tracks and how they are different from the people in the city • Consider if these people are a threat to the government or not Part 3: Smart Hobos

  12. Why did Montag want Faber to turn on the air conditioner and the sprinklers? Part 3: Faber’s House

  13. Why did the search for Montag veer inland? • How powerful do you consider the mechanical hound? • How powerful is the government in this society? Discussion 3: Searching for Montag

  14. Once Montag becomes a revolutionary, why does the government purposely capture an innocent man in his place instead of tracking down the real Montag? • What does it mean to be a revolutionary? • Why would a revolutionary be a threat to the government? • What does the government want to show the people? Discussion 3: Montag’s Replacement

  15. Granger says, “Right now we have a horrible job; we’re waiting for the war to begin and as quickly end…when the war is over, perhaps we can be of some use in the world.” Based on what we’ve read. Do you think the books that the men have memorized will make a difference? • What is the advantage of having the books memorized? • How can this help the people who survive the war? Discussion 3: Granger Says…

  16. Discuss Granger’s speech to Montag about his grandfather. Do you agree with his grandfather’s philosophy? Which one do you most strongly associate with? • What are the philosophies? • Do they sound like anything your parents or grandparents might say to you? Discussion 3: Granger’s Grandfather

  17. Granger says, “We’re going to build a mirror factory first and put out nothing but mirrors for the next year and take a long time to look at them.” Why would “mirrors” be important for this new society? • What do mirrors do? • Remember that Clarisse was described as “like a mirror” in part 1! Discussion 3: Mirror Factories

  18. What are the implications of the events in the last 4-5 pages? • What are implications? • What do YOU think would happen if there was a sequel? Discussion 3: The End

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