Project 1
Technology Analysis for F451

Due: Thursday, October 15

Points: 50

Requirements:

Times New Roman 12 pt. font

Double spaced

1-inch margins

As we have discussed in class, Ray Bradbury wrote Fahrenheit 451 in response to censorship and excess T.V. watching in the 1950s, but there are multiple other agendas at work. Bradbury shared this commentary through many themes, symbols, and characters in the novel. In an extended response (9-14 lines), answer one of the following prompts. Use 2 sources from the text and one personal response to support your reasoning.

  1. Symbols are very important in Fahrenheit 451. Name three specific symbols and outline their references and meanings throughout the novel.
  1. Discuss the complexities of Bradbury's message. Is he against all forms of censorship? Do you think a society such as this could ever truly exist? What aspects of this society does Bradbury appear to detest the most?
  1. Compare and contrast Mildred and Clarisse. How did each woman come to exist? What roles do they play in society? Can either truly survive?
  1. Discuss how Montag's changing perception of fire mirrors his personal development.
  1. Analyze Captain Beatty. Is he truly in support of censorship or is he hiding an allegiance to freedom of expression? Use specific examples from the text in your argument.
  1. Analyze Mildred Montag. Is she truly happy leading a life blind to reality? Use specific examples from the text in your argument.

Happy writing! Please email or talk to me after school if you have any questions.

Criteria / Points
Strong topic sentence that answers the prompt / 10
2 quotes that prove the prompt / 20
Explanation/commentary of the quotes / 15
Grammar – complete sentences, punctuation, capitalization, etc. / 5