451 Characters
Character who is curious and full of wonder about the world.
Clarisse McClellan
The survivor of the Holocaust who wrote his story for the world to hear.
Elie Wiesel
How does Clarisse influence Montag's view of his life?
Clarisse encourages Montag to think critically and question societal norms.
This method is used to manipulate citizens by spreading biased information and creating fear.
Propaganda
How does Elie Wiesel’s relationship with his father evolve throughout "Night"?
It starts father/son- then flips to son/father- then they are partners.
Character who is unhappy and gets their world turned upside down with a question.
Guy Montag
Elie's mentor and survivor of a deportation.
Moshe the Beadle
What is the role of technology in shaping society in 451?
Controls the population
Distract them from reality
Suppress critical thinking
In a dystopian society, this crucial element is often restricted, limiting citizens' freedom.
Independent thought
Why did Elie write "Night?"
To tell his story that it might not happen again.
Character who is knowledgable about books and quotes them to people around him.
Captain Beatty
Madame Schacter
How do "parlor walls" affect human interactions in the novel?
Parlor walls replace genuine relationships with shallow entertainment, isolating individuals.
In many dystopian settings, citizens are constantly watched by these entities.
Surveillance
What literary device did Elie use to help tell his story with purpose?
Foreshadowing
A character who is a book burner in the wilderness.
Granger
This character gave the blessing of music to his worn out fellow prisoners.
Juliek
What does Faber believe is necessary for society to regain knowledge and understanding?
Faber believes that society must reconnect with literature, critical thinking, and meaningful discourse.
This quality is often stifled in dystopian societies, as conformity is valued over uniqueness.
Individuality
What were the two animal symbols used in "Fahrenheit 451?"
Salamander and Phoenix
This character has a husband who is a firemen and gets framed with a book near the end of the novel.
Mrs. Black
This character helped Elie after being beaten by Idek.
Warehouse French girl
Describe a scene that illustrates conformity.
Answers may vary
This feeling leads citizens to distrust and fear the world outside their controlled environment.
Paranoia
Who was/were the other survivor(s) of the Holocaust in Elie's family?
His two older sisters.