Fahrenheit 451
Discussion Cards for 1-31, 31-68, 69-110
Discussion Card 1 (1-31)
Passage (page #)
Discussion Question (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
Connection (our world or other text)
(page #)
Differences between Montag’s life and
Clarisse’s life.
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 #)
Connection (our world or other text) (page #)
Why does the narrator introduce us to Montag
at this time in his life when he encounters
Clarisse and confronts Mildred’s overdose?
4
3
5
Pages 31-68 back of card 2
Fill up the back of card
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?
Connection (our world or other text) (page #)
Discussion Question (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.