Characters
Who is the main character?
Guy Montag
What happened to Clarisse?
What time period is this in? Future or Past?
Future after 2 atomic wars.
How does this story represent censorship
they remove books to remove knowledge from people.
Whats the significance of the title
Temp the books burned at.
Whos the foil character?
Clarisse
Why are books "dangerous"
there would be less conflict, and society would be happier
Why were the billboards so big
They drive to fast
How does the story represent books
As the last way of critical thinking or gaining knowledge.
Does the censorship reflect our reality?
I think yes
What's the main antagonist?
The Texts
What role does Beaty play in the story?
Causes a internal conflict between Guy. He wants to be a good person but also wants to read.
What is society like.
Fast paced, selfish, immediate gratification.
How does the story represent technology.
A world of advanced technology gone wrong.
Why were the jets flying around
a symbol of government control and a foreshadowing of the impending war
How does beat serve as a antagonist and complex figure.
Causes a internal conflict between Guy. He wants to be a good person but also wants to read.
Why did the government ban books?
To keep them close minded and not thinking.
How does the government control society
Dont let them think for themselves
How does the story play into the theme of willful ignorance.
the people voluntarily remove books from society because they are overwhelmed and frightened by trying to understand what is in them
How is fire used as a symbol in the book
symbolizes destruction and control, but it also symbolizes enlightenment and rebellion
Which character would alter the whole story by removing them?
Clarisse.
What is the hounds signifigance
a symbol of the government's ability to weaponize technology against the populace.
What role does the TV programming play?
shows shallow, superficial entertainment that distracts citizens from critical thinking
What is the overall main theme
Ignorance and Conformity. Guy is expected to conform to the new age of mindless wandering while he has a desire for knowledge and individuality.
How does the Mechanical hound influence the story?
a symbol of the government's ability to weaponize technology against the population.