Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury_OOT
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
What do you know about Dystopia(s)?
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lesson you;
Understand the concept of a dystopia
Understand the idea & usage of propaganda
Understand the role of firemen depicted in the novel.
Will be able to analyze character development
Will be able to discuss the influence due to relationships
Understand the themes of censorship & the power of literature (in a controlled society)
Definition List
Dystopia(n) : A future society characterized by suffering, oppression, and a lack of freedom, often under a totalitarian government.
Fireman: In the context of the novel, a person whose job is to burn books and the homes that contain them, rather than extinguishing fires.
*What are firemen like in our society?
Censorship: The suppression of books and literature, which is a central theme in
Propaganda: The use of media to progress specific ideas, concepts and behaviours from the controlling group towards the receiving/ subservient group
What do you already know about censorship and its impact on society?
The Role of Firemen
Firemen burn books to suppress the knowledge of the people.
Their job is to maintain societal control over all (by fear mongering).
Fire is a literal and psychological tool of oppression in this dystopia.
The Firemen are the physical manifestation of the regime and their controle over people's sources of knowledge
Guy Montag's Life
Protagonist and a proud conforming fireman.
Begins to question his role after meeting Clarisse.
Undergoes a significant transformation throughout the story. ----> HOW?
Clarisse's Influence
Young neighbour who inspires Montag's questioning.
Represents curiosity and free thought.
Her perspective leads Montag to reevaluate his life in the regime.
Who do you think helped Clarisse become more critical and creative, in a society where that is not allowed?
Societal Control and Censorship
Why do you think censorship is central to the dystopian theme?
Why are books are seen as dangerous? How do you create a system to destroy something so interesting?
Why is Television promoted in this society?
How does entertainment promote ignorance and compliance?
Mildred's Relationship with Montag
Mildred is Montag's wife, obsessed with television.
Her detachment highlights which societal issue?
Contrast Mildred's behaviour to Montag's behaviour whilst awakening describe 3 moments where they make different choices that show that they think differently.
Interview
What do these interviews look like without context?
Write down 5
keywords for things you see!
What is different from Rue’s (the last girl) interview vs the other Tributes?
How does the crowd react to Rue during the interview?
Positive (happy, funny, cute)
Negative (uncomfortable, confused, unhappy)
Propaganda
Write down 3 ways a country could propagate an agenda based on everything we have discussed ?
Write down a country + the propaganda that has been shown in the past 5 years
Ask 1 question about the propaganda bit. What could you ask to refute their shown ideas?
Homework
Read at least until page 65
