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Lesson 1 (from Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander)

Objective

Fahrenheit 451 is set in an oppressive society that has banned all literature and severely punishes anyone found with books in their possession. The objective of this lesson is for students to explore the setting of this society and to discuss how it sets the stage for the novel.

Lesson

Class Activity: Create a list of adjectives used to describe the society in which Montag lives. What is unique about this setting?

Class Activity: As a class, compare / contrast the setting of the novel with the society you live in. What is the same about these societies? What is different? Is there anything unexpected / surprising in this comparison?

Class Discussion: How does the novel’s setting directly influence its themes? Does Fahrenheit 451 seem to be set in the past, the present, or the future? How can you tell? Does Montag seem comfortable in his oppressive society? What...

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