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**Part 1: Literary Allegory:** **[Political Allegory ]** 1\. What does the government's ban on books most likely represent in terms of political allegory? **Real censorship, government control. The loss of knowledge makes it easier to follow mindlessly.** 2\. Why are intellectuals and free think...

**Part 1: Literary Allegory:** **[Political Allegory ]** 1\. What does the government's ban on books most likely represent in terms of political allegory? **Real censorship, government control. The loss of knowledge makes it easier to follow mindlessly.** 2\. Why are intellectuals and free thinkers like Faber viewed as threats in the novel? **They can bring change to the government, and give power to new people. Intellectual minds (Faber, Granger, etc) can speak out and question authority, causing the government to lose power.** 3\. What political ideology does the government's control in Fahrenheit 451 most closely parallel? Anarchism, Communism, Fascism, Democracy? **Fascism** 4\. What is Captain Beatty's primary justification for burning books? **To keep people happy, prevent conflict. He tries to convince Montag that knowledge just causes people to disagree, so lack of knowledge will cause peace and happiness.** 5\. The Mechanical Hound symbolizes: **Government control, manipulation of technology, oppression, surveillance; cerberus allusion: Ceberus prevents souls from leaving afterlife, Hound prevents people from escaping the hold of society/government** **[Religious Allegory]** 6\. Montag's transformation can be seen as a parallel to which Biblical figure? **Jesus as he is reborn and cleansed, he tries to spread the truth before he leaves the oppressive society.** **Paul the Apostle** 7\. What does the phoenix symbolize in the context of religious allegory? **Rebirth and renewal (Jesus rose from the dead, saving humanity)** 8\. The group of book people at the end of the novel resemble: **Scholars who represent hope and redemption; Also parallel Jesus' disciples.** 9\. Why is the Bible one of the books Montag chooses to preserve? **He is looking for a meaningful faith that was lacking from society, especially in Montag's life (think about visiting the church \[PDF Pages:96-97\])** 10\. What does the scene of Montag reciting Ecclesiastes and Revelation symbolize? **Hope for renewal, fresh start (Revelation bible reference), also represents his new grasp of knowledge.** **[Social Allegory]** 11\. In Fahrenheit 451, the role of television walls serves as an allegory for: **A false promise of purpose that is only empty interactions, also allegory for propaganda** 12\. Clarisse McClellan represents: **Individuality, free thinking, empathy** 13\. Mildred's obsession with her "family" on the screens is a critique of: **Her lack of true human connection, detachment from reality, denial about her lack of connection** 14\. The society's avoidance of books symbolizes: **Ignorance, denial, lack of education. It is easy to destroy and react impulsively, and society chooses the easy way out.** 15\. Why does Montag's escape to the river represent social allegory? **Represents freedom, escape from oppression; Free thinking. He is [cleansing] himself of his old life and society.** **[Combined Themes]** 16\. The burning of books is most directly a symbol of: **Destruction of knowledge/censorship, government control** 17\. The society's disdain for literature suggests what about its values? **They value easy entertainment, and take the easy road instead of searching for true value.** 18\. The firemen's role is a satirical reversal of which societal position? **Firemen start rather than stop fires.** 19\. Montag's rebellion against the system is an allegory for: **Escape from the cave, fight against suppression, breakthrough into free thinking/knowledge** 20\. The novel's ending with the destruction of the city symbolizes: **Rebirth, Renewal, new beginnings and opportunities. We should learn from our mistakes and history or it will repeat like how the city was bombed.** **[Part 2: Dystopian Themes:]** **[Government Control and Censorship]** 21\. What is the primary purpose of the firemen in the society of Fahrenheit 451? **Destroy knowledge "Make people happy"** 22\. What does the government in Fahrenheit 451 aim to achieve by banning books? **make people easy to manipulate, prevent rebellion, "keep people happy"** 23\. How does the government maintain control over the population? **With propaganda, through the parlors, on the streets (Dentrice's Dentifrice)** 24\. Which aspect of the society in Fahrenheit 451 reflects a common dystopian theme? **Hound, People overdosing, etc represent oppression, dissatisfaction** 25\. Captain Beatty's lectures on the dangers of books suggest what about the government's stance? **The government uses false ideas to reinforce their motivations, and an uneducated populace cannot argue.** **[Technology and Dehumanization]** 26\. What role does the Mechanical Hound play in the dystopian society? **controls people, surveillance** 27\. How does technology, such as the parlor walls, impact relationships in the novel? **Keeps people apart, Mildred and Montag do not have genuine interactions, Mildred and her friends have all surface level communication, etc.** 28\. Mildred's obsession with her "family" on the television screens illustrates which dystopian theme? **mindlessness, meaninglessness, etc.** 29\. What does Montag's growing discomfort with his society suggest about the effects of dehumanization? **People will slowly rebel, although it may take a long time, people like Granger can fuel it, as people feel more and more suppressed, (pill overdoses) they will fight back from their pain once they can overcome their internal denial** 30\. The oppressive control of technology in Fahrenheit 451 is similar to which dystopian concept? **Surveillance, technical control** **[Loss of Individuality]** 31\. What does Clarisse McClellan symbolize in the dystopian society? **Individuality, Friendship, genuine interaction and relationships.** 32\. How does Montag differ from others in his society? **He craves a life that is true, and faces the law to do it, risking himself in the hope of finding something meaningful, which Mildred and her friends were unable to do, as they turned Montag in.** 33\. What event triggers Montag's quest for individuality? **Mildred overdosing/Meeting clarisse.** 34\. Why does the society in Fahrenheit 451 reject individuality? **They are told to do it by the parlor, and because it seems like an easy, quick painless decision.** 35\. What is the significance of Montag's decision to preserve books? **It shows his own individuality, opposing the dystopian conformity.** **[Freedom vs. Oppression]** 36\. Why are books considered dangerous in the dystopian society of Fahrenheit 451? **Knowledge can lead to insurrections against the government** 37\. What does Montag's journey represent in terms of freedom? **It represents the growth of self actualization.** 38\. What is the significance of the river in Montag's escape? **Baptism, cleaning physically, mentally, spiritually.** 39\. How does the destruction of the city at the end tie into the theme of oppression? **Oppression always leads to a form of destruction, from external or internal forces.** 40\. The "book people" at the end of the novel represent which dystopian ideal? **hope and rebellion from conformity** **[Part 3: Character Conflict: ]** [Internal Conflicts] 41\. What internal struggle does Montag face at the beginning of the novel? **He is not sure if he is truly happy and wonders what he truly wants, from his job, friends, and his wife.** 42\. Montag's fascination with books reveals what internal conflict? **He has an internal conflict of a struggle for self actualization.** 43\. What does Montag's recurring memory of his childhood with his mother symbolize? **LIGHTING THE CANDLE symbolizes hope, disconnection from technology, "a brief hour of rediscovery" contrasts the dangerous power of fire, how returning to basic nature can be comforting. Also internal conflict on fire in his life. OR It shows that Montag is lonely and misses true human interactions.** 44\. How does Montag feel about his wife, Mildred, as the novel progresses? **He feels sorry that he has lost his connection with her.** 45\. Montag struggles with his identity as a fireman after meeting Clarisse. What does this represent? **struggle between conforming vs search for true meaning.** 46\. Why does Montag feel guilt after burning a woman with her books? **The women would rather die with her books than submit, making him question the importance of books, if they could possibly be in the right, burning a women because she had books (guilty cause they killed her duh)** 47\. What causes Montag's growing paranoia? **The hound, beatty's visit, the bus ride over, seeing all the other people and the ads for dentifrice.** 48\. Montag's hesitation to fully trust Faber stems from what internal conflict? **His conflict to figure out what is truly morally right.** 49\. Montag feels torn after Mildred reports him to the authorities. Why? **His wife betrayed him, that some people are too deep in denial of their problems that they cannot have real relationships.** 50\. How does Montag resolve his internal conflict about his role in society? **He creates a completely new life, burning his old life down and washing it away in the river, completely escaping the repressive society.** [External Conflicts] 51\. What external conflict sparks Montag's journey of rebellion? **Burning the women, beatty** 52\. Montag's conflict with Captain Beatty represents: **rebelling against the government's control.** 53\. How does Montag's conflict with Mildred escalate? **Mildred tries to burn books slowly, Montag reads poetry to her friends.** 54\. What external conflict occurs when Montag visits Faber for help? **Paranoia at discovery, Beatty threatening him,** 55\. How does the Mechanical Hound symbolize Montag's external conflict with the government? **He as to fight against it, as it is literally and figuratively restraining him.** 56\. Why does Montag kill Captain Beatty? **Beatty threatened to find and kill Faber** 57\. Montag's pursuit by the Mechanical Hound is an example of: **technological control** 58\. The argument between Montag and Mildred's friends demonstrates what external conflict? **meaningless/shallow conversation vs purposeful literature** 59\. The destruction of the city at the end of the novel resolves which external conflict? **The collapse of a repressive society.** 60\. Montag's eventual alliance with the "book people" signifies what resolution to his external conflict? **He finally can have genuine relationships and experience true meaning.** **Part 4: Setting, Mood, Tone:** [Setting: ] 61\. What type of society is depicted in Fahrenheit 451? **Dystopia** 62\. What is the significance of fire in the setting of the novel? **Destructive and warmth** 63\. In what season does the story take place, and what is its symbolic meaning? **Fall/Winter, symbolizes the end and coldness** 64\. What aspect of the setting emphasizes the government's control over society? **The parlor walls talking from every direction** 65\. Why is the city in Fahrenheit 451 designed for speed and efficiency? **You are not meant to stop and smell the roses** 66\. What role does Montag's home play in establishing the setting? **He feels uncomfortable in his own home, because of the loud, meandering parlor walls.** 67\. What do the abandoned railroads and the \"book people\" symbolize in the novel\'s setting? **Hope/rebellion.** 68\. What does the river setting symbolize during Montag's escape? **Religious cleansing, freedom from suppression.** 69\. Why is the setting of the city crucial to the tone of the novel? **directly presents oppressive government, large, conformed populace.** 70\. How does the futuristic setting reflect Bradbury's critique of society? **He thinks we overuse technology, that we need to lead simpler lives to be happy** [Mood] 71\. What is the mood of the opening scene when Montag burns books? **A little uneasy because he says it was a pleasure to burn** 72\. What mood is created by Montag's interaction with Clarisse? **Awakening, discomforting curiosity** 73\. How does the mood change after Montag discovers Mildred's overdose? **Friendly, wholesome** **Dark, Depression, Panic, dangerous** 74\. What mood does the presence of the Mechanical Hound create? **A threatening and seemingly omniscient presence** 75\. How does the mood shift during Montag's escape to the countryside? **It is intense until the river, where he finally finds a state of calm, he can enjoy slowly drifting down the river.** [Tone] 76\. What tone does Bradbury use to describe the firemen and their work? **he makes them seem a little reckless and heartless** 77\. How does Bradbury's tone shift when describing Clarisse? **The novel becomes like a warm conversation between two friends.** 78\. What tone does Bradbury use to critique society's obsession with entertainment? **He has a disdain for it** 79\. How does the tone during Montag's confrontation with Captain Beatty contribute to the narrative? **It feels foreboding and dangerous, as you know the climax is right in front of you, balancing on a knife's edge.** 80\. What tone is used at the end of the novel when Montag joins the "book people"? **Hopeful, optimistic** **[Character Identification Quotes:]** 81\. Who says: \"It was a pleasure to burn\"? **Montag/Narrator very start of book, burning first house** 82\. Who says: \"We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long is it since you were really bothered?\" **Montag to Mildred; He is questioning if they are in the moral right after burning the woman. He is wondering if books are good, what is in them to make people defend them so vigorously.** 83\. Who says: \"You can\'t ever have my books\"? **The women who was burnt with her books** 84\. Who says: \"We need to be happy, Clarisse. That's what we live for, isn't it? For pleasure, for titillation?\" - *"I want to be happy, people say. Well, aren\'t they? Don\'t we keep them moving, don\'t we give them fun? That\'s all we live for, isn\'t it? For pleasure, for titillation? And you must admit our culture provides plenty of these."* **Said by Beatty at his speech in Montag's house** 85\. Who says: \"I don't talk things\... I talk the meaning of things. I sit here and know I'm alive\"? **Faber** 86\. Who says: \"We are living in a world where no one listens to one another\"? **NOT SAID - Similar quote:** *\"Nobody listens any more. I can\'t talk to the walls because they\'re yelling at me. I can\'t talk to my wife; she listens to the walls. I just want someone to hear what I have to say. And maybe if I talk long enough, it\'ll make sense. And I want you to teach me to understand what I read.\"* - 87\. Who says: \"Books were only one type of receptacle where we stored a lot of things we were afraid we might forget\"? **Faber explaining why books are important** 88\. Who says: \"I'm seventeen and I'm crazy\"? **Clarisse when she meets Montag** 89\. Who says: \"What traitors books can be! You think they're backing you up, and they turn on you\"? **Beatty to Montag after he returns to the fire station (Beatty recites his dream)** 90\. Who says: \"I'm afraid of children my own age. They kill each other\"? **Clarisse after Montag asks why she does not spend time with friends her own age** 91\. Who says: \"You read and I look all around, but there isn't anybody!\" **Mildred complaining that books "are not real," "my 'family' is people"** 92\. Who says: \"Give a man a few lines of verse and he thinks he's the Lord of all Creation!\" **Beatty to Montag after they arrive to burn his house** 93\. Who says: \"Those who don't build must burn\"? **Faber to Montag** 94\. Who says: \"That's the wonderful thing about man. He never gets so discouraged or disgusted that he gives up doing it all over again\"? **Granger explaining how they are all books... They may spend a long time suffering, but humanity will be reborn like the phoenix.** 95\. Who says: \"I'm not afraid. Maybe this is why I was born\"? **Woman who burnt herself with her books** 96\. Who says: \"Do you ever read any of the books you burn?\" **Clarisse to Montag** 97\. Who says: \"We've everything we need to be happy, but we aren't happy\"? **Montag explaining to Faber why he has decided to look into books** 98\. Who says: \"The home environment can undo a lot you try to do at school\"? **Beatty about clarisse at Montag's house** 99\. Who says: \"The books are to remind us what asses and fools we are\"? **Faber to Montag planning at Faber's house** 100\. Who says: \"We're nothing more than dust jackets for books\"? **Granger to Montag**