Fahrenheit 451 Flashcard

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What is the author's purpose in a Dystopian novel?

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To critique societal issues and provoke thought about the future.

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Who said 'We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while.'?

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Montag

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What is the mission of the hobos after the war in Fahrenheit 451?

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Rewrite books.

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Who said 'It was a pleasure to burn.'?

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Montag

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What took the place of books in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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Digital media and screens.

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Define Dystopian literature.

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A genre that explores social and political structures in a dark, nightmare world.

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What is the significance of fire in Fahrenheit 451?

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Fire symbolizes destruction and censorship, but also the potential for rebirth.

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Who is Captain Beatty?

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The fire chief who represents the oppressive government and its control over knowledge.

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What role does Clarisse play in Montag's life?

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She acts as a catalyst for Montag's transformation and questioning of society.

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What does Montag's job as a fireman entail?

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Burning books and enforcing the anti-book laws of society.