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Discussion Questions for Socratic Circle
Individual Preparation-30 points
Prepare notes and talking points for each question. You must include one quote from the text in your notes to help guide your
discussion. For the blank box-write your own discussion question. It CANNOT be a yes or no question, it must be open-ended. If you
need more room to write, attach a separate sheet of paper.
Question
Who is the culprit in Fahrenheit 451—the
society or the government?
In his 2013 introduction to Fahrenheit
451, Neil Gaiman states “fiction is a lie
that tells us true things, over and over,”
Do you agree? What “true things” does
Fahrenheit 451 tell us over and over?
My notes
Textual Support
In his 2013 introduction to Fahrenheit
451, Gaiman also states, “this is a book
about caring for things. It’s a love letter
to books, but i think just as much, it’s a
love letter to people,” do you agree or
disagree? Why?
Mildred made the right choice by calling
in the alarm on her husband. Justify a
response for and against her decision.
(Think about the human condition and
the expectations of society.)
(OPTIONAL) What’s the difference
between the way The Book People see
people in the world and the way the
government does?
My Question: