PLOT
• Takes place in futuristic America
• Nighttime: Montag heads home from the fire station fulfilling his task of burning books where he encounters Clarisse McClellan
• Clarisse recalls about the past the way the city use to be
• Clarisse asks Montag a life deciding question “Are you happy?
• At first, Montag responded yes, but when he get home he is started to question himself
• More frequently Montag see’s Clarisse and they appear to develop their friendship everyday
• The next few weeks he does not see Clarisse. He wanted to look for her, but his train arrives and he heads for work
• Montag heads to old house on Elm Street where an old woman has books hidden in the attic. Montag tries to protect old women and he tries to persuade …show more content…
This leaves Montag pondering why someone would burn themselves for books CHARACTER
Clarisse McClellan: A beautiful 17 year- old girl, and who happens to be Montag new neighbor. She is known for her odd habits, which include hiking, playing with flowers, and asking questions.
Heuristic: Asks thoughtful questions: “Are you happy?”
Curious: Determined to learn new things about the society “Why do you find burning books is fun?”
Knowledgeable: Is aware of her society in ways other people her age might not know. “ Is it true that long ago firemen put out fires instead of starting them”
Guy Montag: A 30 year- old firemen who always fully finished his job which gave him pride.
Selfless: His daily routine is to burn books, this brings him pride and arrogance. Until he meets Clarisse, who influences him to make better …show more content…
She and her family don’t agree with the law. They worked against the school system. They struggle to their message to society. Clarisse also seems to influence Montag that books aren’t supposed to be burned; instead they’re used to gain knowledge. Clearly, Clarisse is a great example of someone who stands up for what she believes in and what seems right.
Censorship: According to the law owning books are illegal. Through the use of a metaphor, a fire hose in the shape of a python destroys books. Bradbury had clearly made readers understand that the society that Montag is a dystopian society. The society is a dystopian rather than utopia because the society often feels trapped and is struggling to escape. For example, the society doesn’t have the right to gain knowledge by reading books; instead they have to burn the books. LITERARY DEVICES
Allusion
“ Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall the day light such a candle by God’s grace, in England, as I trust shall never but put out”
Situational irony
“Do you ever read any of the books you burn?” He laughed. “That’s against the law”
Simile
“She was like the eager watcher of a marionette
• Takes place in futuristic America
• Nighttime: Montag heads home from the fire station fulfilling his task of burning books where he encounters Clarisse McClellan
• Clarisse recalls about the past the way the city use to be
• Clarisse asks Montag a life deciding question “Are you happy?
• At first, Montag responded yes, but when he get home he is started to question himself
• More frequently Montag see’s Clarisse and they appear to develop their friendship everyday
• The next few weeks he does not see Clarisse. He wanted to look for her, but his train arrives and he heads for work
• Montag heads to old house on Elm Street where an old woman has books hidden in the attic. Montag tries to protect old women and he tries to persuade …show more content…
This leaves Montag pondering why someone would burn themselves for books CHARACTER
Clarisse McClellan: A beautiful 17 year- old girl, and who happens to be Montag new neighbor. She is known for her odd habits, which include hiking, playing with flowers, and asking questions.
Heuristic: Asks thoughtful questions: “Are you happy?”
Curious: Determined to learn new things about the society “Why do you find burning books is fun?”
Knowledgeable: Is aware of her society in ways other people her age might not know. “ Is it true that long ago firemen put out fires instead of starting them”
Guy Montag: A 30 year- old firemen who always fully finished his job which gave him pride.
Selfless: His daily routine is to burn books, this brings him pride and arrogance. Until he meets Clarisse, who influences him to make better …show more content…
She and her family don’t agree with the law. They worked against the school system. They struggle to their message to society. Clarisse also seems to influence Montag that books aren’t supposed to be burned; instead they’re used to gain knowledge. Clearly, Clarisse is a great example of someone who stands up for what she believes in and what seems right.
Censorship: According to the law owning books are illegal. Through the use of a metaphor, a fire hose in the shape of a python destroys books. Bradbury had clearly made readers understand that the society that Montag is a dystopian society. The society is a dystopian rather than utopia because the society often feels trapped and is struggling to escape. For example, the society doesn’t have the right to gain knowledge by reading books; instead they have to burn the books. LITERARY DEVICES
Allusion
“ Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall the day light such a candle by God’s grace, in England, as I trust shall never but put out”
Situational irony
“Do you ever read any of the books you burn?” He laughed. “That’s against the law”
Simile
“She was like the eager watcher of a marionette