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About the Book

You Tube Video

Source: MisterMaxHeadroom. "Fahrenheit 451 ." www.youtube.com. You Tube. 16 Apr 2009 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9n98SXNGl8>.

book Summary

Set in the 24th century, Fahrenheit 451 tells the story of the protagonist, Guy Montag. At first, Montag takes pleasure in his profession as a fireman, burning illegally owned books and the homes of their owners. However, Montag soon begins to question the value of his profession and, in turn, his life. Throughout the novel Montag struggles with his existence, eventually fleeing his oppressive, censored society and joining an underground network of intellectuals. With his newfound friends, Montag witnesses the atomic destruction if his former city and dedicates himself to rebuilding a literate and cultural society.

Source: Mackey, Erin. "Fahrenheit 451 Sudy Guide: Short Summary." www.gradesaver.com. GradeSaver. 8 April 2009. <http://www.gradesaver.com/fahrenheit-451/study-guide/short-summary/>.

Character List

• Guy Montag
• Mildred (Millie) Montag
• Clarisse McClellan
• Captain Beatty
• Professor Faber
• Granger
• Mechanical Hound
• Old Woman
• Black and Stoneman
• Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles

Major Themes

• "Censorship." www.pbs.org. 1999. PBS Online. 8 April 2009. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/cultureshock/whodecides/definitions.html>
• Ignorance/Knowledge
• Life/Death
• Animal Imagery
• Technology
• Paradoxes
• Religion
• "Dystopia." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 8 Apr 2009, 18:12 UTC. 8 Apr 2009 <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dystopia&oldid=282598967>.

Source: Mackey, Erin. "Fahrenheit 451 Sudy Guide: Major Themes." www.gradesaver.com. GradeSaver. 8 April 2009. <http://www.gradesaver.com/fahrenheit-451/study-guide/major-themes/>.