Christianity
What is the message behind the book of Ecclesiastes?
The book of Ecclesiastes states that all is in vanity. It also implies people should gather and approach their problems together.
What were two examples of allusions to poetry in Fahrenheit 451?
Dover Beach and Julius Caesar
What were two examples of mythological allusions used in "Fahrenheit 451"?
Hercules and the Phoenix
What is an allusion?
A reference to an outside source
Why is the book titled "Fahrenheit 451"?
451 degrees Fahrenheit is the temperature at which books burn
Does Montag feel satisfaction with his life? How does this relate to the book of Ecclesiastes?
No, Montag does not feel happy with his life. This shows the idea that "all is in vain," which is developed in the book of Ecclesiastes.
Who was Julius Caesar?
A cocky and arrogant dictator of Rome
What is the Phoenix in mythology?
A red and gold immortal eagle-like creature that rebirths continuously
Why would authors use an allusion?
To add meaning and significance to an idea
What does Bradbury typically criticize in his dystopian stories?
The advancements and reliance on technology
Why does Ray Bradbury reference the book of Ecclesiastes?
By referencing Ecclesiastes, Bradbury further develops the idea that society in Fahrenheit lacks the ability to understand why happiness is so important and, as a result, lives an unsatisfactory life.
Which poem from "Dover Beach" did Montag read?
The Sea of Faith
Why was Hercules referred to in "Fahrenheit 451"?
He uses Antaeus's weakness to ultimately defeat him, showing that ignorance is humanity's weakness
What are examples of things authors can allude to?
A person, place, thing, event, or other literary work
Which technological device did Fahrenheit 451 predict?
Earbuds
Why did Montag feel Like he was speaking a different language to Mildred
He never truly talked to her
What was the significance of Julius Caesar in Fahrenheit 451?
The author compares Caesar's praetorian guard to books in order to emphasize their significance and importance in the world
What does the Phoenix represent in Part 1?
Renewal, rebirth, and cleansing by fire
What does Bradbury often refer to in Fahrenheit 451?
Christianity, mythology, poetry
How long did it take for Bradbury to write his first draft of "Fahrenheit 451"?
9 days
What book of the Old Testament was the Tower of Babel in?
Genesis 11
What is The Sea of Faith about?
It is about love helping one make their own decisions.
How is the Phoenix alluded to in Part 3?
Granger describes that the state of mankind was like a Phoenix
What are the four types of allusions?
Historical, mythological, literary, religious
Who was the inspiration of "Fahrenheit 451"?
Adolf Hitler