Monday, May 25, 2015

May 29, 2015

Even though war has been declared, the news media focuses on the Mechanical Hound’s tracking of Montag.  What does this say about the function of the media in society?



If Montag were caught and dying, what single word or phrase do you think he could say to the TV cameras that would wake the people up to the enforced triviality of their lives?



How is the campfire different from the burning fire with which Montag is familiar?

May 28, 2015

1. What do you think caused Mildred to bring about the destruction of her own house by reporting that her husband had hidden books?




2. Why does Beatty want Montag to wield the flame thrower to destroy his own house and why does Montag acquiesce?





3. Almost without knowing it, Montag’s hands switch off the safety on the flame thrower aimed at Beatty. What does this show about Montag’s state of awareness or consciousness?

May 27, 2015

In Fahrenheit 451, how does the Mechanical Hound represent government control?


What roles do Clarisse, the Unidentified Old Woman, Faber, and Beatty play in re-educating Guy...

May 26, 2015

Group One and two. Define each words

Group Three - Define each words, and make a sentence for each word



juggernaut 

avenge - 

elaborate -

Desolation -

incessant  -