Characters
This novel features the protagonist, a fireman who begins to doubt their society's status quo.
Who am I?
Guy Montag from Fahrenheit 451
In Paper Towns, the main characters use a variety of clues leading them to which town?
Agloe, New York
What is Margo's meaning of a "Paper Town" in Paper Towns?
A "Paper Town" is a town that puts on a facade and is built on artificiality.
What is one way that the government in Fahrenheit 451 enforces control over its society, further developing the theme of censorship and oppression?
One example is the use of the Mechanical Hound that prevents people from rebelling against the rules and expectations of their society.
What happens to Santiago at the pyramids? How is it ironic?
He discovers that the treasure was never at the pyramids, but near the sycamore tree he was at during the beginning of the novel.This is ironic because he embarked on a journey to find treasure which was actually where he began.
This novel features the protagonist who ventures to find the treasure revealed in their dreams.
Who am I?
Santiago from The Alchemist
In The Alchemist, this event further causes Guy Montag to question his job as a fireman.
What is this event?
The event is when the woman burns alongside her books when caught with them.
What is symbolized by the fire in Fahrenheit 451?
Fire is a symbol of destruction as it burns books to maintain society's censorship.
What purpose does burning books serve in Fahrenheit 451? How does it contribute to the theme?
Burning books prevents knowledge from being spread in the novel's society. This contributes to the theme of censorship because they conceal the information within the books from society.
What is so unsettling to Montag about his conversation with Clarisse?
She makes Montag question everything he's ever known, changing his perspective on society.
This novel features a character who leads Quentin to self-discovery through their disappearance.
Margo Roth Spiegelman from Paper Towns
In The Alchemist, Santiago is robbed by a thief in the market of Tangier, stopping his journey. How does Santiago earn back the money to return to his quest?
He works with a crystal merchant who gives him money in exchange for his work and ideas to benefit the shop.
What does the Mechanical Hound in Fahrenheit 451 symbolize?
It symbolizes oppression and control through the use of technology to eliminate individuals who rebel against their society's expectations.
In Paper Towns, the novel explores this theme as Quentin learns Margo isn't who he imagined.
What is this theme?
This theme is understanding the difference between our perceptions and reality.
After talking to his parents, what realization does Quentin have about Chuck Parson and Margo Roth Spiegelman?
He realizes that Margo and Chuck are nothing more than just people.
This novel features the antagonist who maintains their society's status quo through their commitment to burning books.
Who am I?
Captain Beatty from Fahrenheit 451
Margo leaves Orlando because she does not want to be a "Paper Girl" in a "Paper Town".
In The Alchemist, Santiago goes on a quest to fulfill his Personal Legend. What is a Personal Legend?
The Personal Legend represents a purpose or destiny in one's life.
How is the theme of Perception vs. Reality developed in Paper Towns?
It is developed through Quentin's perspective of Margo. Originally Quentin sees Margo as a romanticized mystery or puzzle to be solved. In reality, she is a human who didn't actually want to be found.
What is the crystal merchant’s dilemma?
The crystal merchant wants to pursue his dream of going to Mecca, but he fears the change it may bring.
In The Alchemist, this character is an obstacle in Santiago's path due to his love for them.
Who am I?
Fatima from The Alchemist
In Fahrenheit 451, Guy Montag is deemed wanted for killing his boss. After escaping, he meets a group of people who preserve what and how?
This group preserves knowledge and books through memorization and their names.
In The Alchemist, Santiago mentions understanding the "Language of the World". What does this mean?
The "Language of the World" is the connection between living things that understand and communicate through things beyond words.
What is the main theme presented in The Alchemist? How is it developed?
The main theme of The Alchemist is to follow your legend or purpose. This theme is developed through Santiago's pursuit of his legend despite the obstacles and drawbacks that prevented him from doing so.
Why is the initial interaction with Margo in Agloe full of conflict?
It is full of conflict because Quentin idealized the idea of finding Margo, however, it was not what happened because Margo didn't want to be found.