Fahrenheit 451 Discussion

Use 1 to 3 words to describe the society portrayed in Fahrenheit 451.

Cite textual evidence.  Be sure to examine Beatty’s words on page 58: “There you have it, it didn’t come from the government down… it came from…” Government control of people’s lives is not a conspiracy of dictators or tyrants, but a consensus of everyday people.

Professor Faber says, “The public itself stopped reading of its own accord.” What does this reveal about society?

What does the indifference lead to in the novel and in real life?  Examples: a self-focused society, entertainment focus, no value for human life.

How are Montag’s indifferences shattered? How does he react to the apathy around him?

Please give an example from the novel and/or our world.

What happens when we are afraid to think?

What are the consequences for a society that is consumed in indifference, entertainment, and ignorance?

Is it better to live in ignorance but be happy or to live with the hurtful truth? Let’s write individual responses for this one.