Fahrenheit 451 Discussion Cards for 1-31, 31-68, 69-110

Discussion Card 1 (1-31) Passage (page #)1. What is the most unique aspect of this

passage and why is it unique?2. What makes this passage so

confusing, important, or interesting?3. How did Bradbury’s language choices

affect meaning? 1

Discussion Question (page #)

2

Connection (our world or other text) (page #)

3

Differences between Montag’s life and Clarisse’s life.

4

Pages 1-31 back of card 1

Please fill up the back of the card.

Write about a book that opened doors for you. If a book had a profound impact, explain why. If the book was pleasurable, explain in detail what kind of pleasure was experienced.

5 (6 is wild.)

Discussion Card 2 (31-68) Passage (page #)1. What is the most unique aspect of this

passage and why is it unique?2. What makes this passage so confusing,

important, or interesting?3. How did Bradbury’s language choices affect

meaning? 1-2

Discussion Question (page #)

3

Connection (our world or other text) (page #)

4

Why does the narrator introduce us to Montag at this time in his life when he encounters Clarisse and confronts Mildred’s overdose?

5

Pages 31-68 back of card 2

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Capt. Beatty’s monologue on page 58 suggests schools cultivate an anti-intellectual sentiment and he charges “a book is a loaded gun.” Paraphrase his points. Do you think it depicts your schooling and education? Explain with specific observations, anecdotes, and examples from education today.

Discussion Card 3 (69-110)Discussion Card pages 69-110 Passage (page #) 1. What is the most unique aspect of this

passage and why is it unique?2. What makes this passage so confusing,

important, or interesting?3. How did Bradbury’s language choices affect

meaning?

Discussion Question (page #)

Connection (our world or other text) (page #) Five significant characters have been introduced: Montag, Clarisse, Mildred, Beatty, and Faber. Make a list of what motivates each character.

Pages 69-110 back of card 3

Please fill up the back of the card. Which character do you believe is the antagonist of the story? Why is this character opposed to Montag? How does this character force him to reevaluate himself? Use specific passages from the text to support your conclusion.