Show:
Who Said It?
(Quotes)
What Does it Mean?
(Symbols)
Why Did RB Write F451?
(Themes)
Who is That?
(Characters)
Is That True?
(History)
100
"Are you happy?"
Clarisse
100
What are the three symbols found on every fireman's uniform?
Salamander, Phoenix, 451
100
What is a "theme?" (General definition)
The author's overall intended message The lesson learned The moral of the story
100
Which character is the original catalyst for Montag's journey of self-discovery?
Clarisse
100
What do society members claim to hate?
Books, reading, education
200
Who is talking and who is that person talking about? "She's dead. Let's talk about somebody alive for goodness' sake...I hate her."
Millie is talking about Clarisse
200
What does the salamander symbolize?
Firemen; their power and invincibility
200
What is the theme surrounding the concept of technology?
Technology is taking over people's lives; it is ruining people's sense of reality; people are over-reliant on technology.
200
Which character uses "family" and "nature" as a means of escape?
Millie
200
How do people treat one another in this society?
People are very violent toward each other. Teenagers enjoying killing one another for fun.
300
"There must be something in books, things we can't imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house...You don't stay for nothing"
Montag
300
Montag says (1) he sees a reflection of himself in Clarisse's eyes and (2) that Clarisse's face is like a mirror that Montag sees himself in. What does this concept of Montag seeing himself in Clarisse's reflections and mirrors symbolize? (Why is this significant?)
When taking a deeper look into himself, Montag sees a resemblance between himself and Clarisse. He sees a little bit of her in himself. Her views are transforming into him.
300
What is the theme regarding censorship?
Censorship has no advantages. It inhibits the world from knowing the truth and can lead to a dystopian society.
300
Before meeting Clarisse, what was Montag like? (Think about in terms of his happiness)
Montag claimed to be happy (though we know now that he wasn't). He was content with his life and he enjoyed his job.
300
According to Beatty, who is not responsible for censoring and banning all means of literature?
The government
400
Who says the following quote? “School is shortened, discipline relaxed, philosophies, histories, languages dropped, English and spelling gradually neglected, finally almost completely ignored. Life is immediate, the job counts, pleasure lies all about after work. Why learn anything save pressing buttons, pulling switches, fitting nuts and bolts?”
Beatty
400
How is the phoenix symbolic of both the city and of Montag?
A phoenix is a bird that burns itself and is reborn from its ashes. The city has been burned (both literally and figuratively) and is going to be renewed and reborn. Montag's old self has been burned and a "new" Montag has been reborn from the old.
400
What is Bradbury saying about the difference between conformity versus individuality? (Don't just provide the definition. Think about what they can lead to.)
Conformity can lead to a boring and undesirable world. And in worst-case scenarios, it can lead to a dystopia. The world needs people to express their individuality, despite societal norms and expectations.
400
Which character uses Montag as a means for sticking up for his values because he was too cowardly to do it himself?
Faber
400
Describe the role technology plays in this society. Give two examples of technology usage in the society.
There is an extreme over-reliance on technology. People spend their entire day watching the parlor walls and listening to the seashell radio.
500
The following quote supports the government's attempt to do what to the society? “School is shortened, discipline relaxed, philosophies, histories, languages dropped, English and spelling gradually neglected, finally almost completely ignored. Life is immediate, the job counts, pleasure lies all about after work. Why learn anything save pressing buttons, pulling switches, fitting nuts and bolts?”
Brainwash
500
Fire can be seen as two completely different purposes. What two ideas do fires symbolize?
(1) It causes destruction and chaos, yet burns freedoms, but also unhappiness. (2) It provides warmth, comfort, and light. It is a means of survival.
500
Beatty says the following quote. Which thematic idea is being illustrated in his quote? "Classics cut to fit fifteen-minute radio shows, then cut again to fill a two-minute book column...I exaggerate, of course. One column, two sentences, a headline! Then, in mid-air, all vanishes!"
Censorship
500
Who suggests that Montag (and people in general) is not important, yet he has the ability to change the world?
Granger
500
Give 3 reasons for why the people of the society (combination of all minorities) censored and banned books.
1) People were upset and the government did not want its citizens to be upset 2) The minorities, and essentially everyone, had the potential to be offended by certain books 3) Technology was on the rise 4) It wasn't fair that certain people had the ability to become smarter than others 5) Books had no value and couldn't prepare you for the work force