Fahrenheit 451 (2021)

Lesson 16
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ELA

Unit 13

10th Grade

Lesson 16 of 21

Objective


Analyze and interpret the significance of the irony of the end of section 2 of the novel.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury  pp. 96 – 106

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What is the irony of the end of section 2? Explain its significance and support your answer with evidence from the text.

Key Questions


  • Explain the women’s reaction to Montag’s poem.
  • How does Montag treat Mrs. Bowles at the top of p. 98? Why? 
  • How does Mildred cope with her husband’s actions? 
  • How does Montag attempt to comfort himself on p. 99? 
  • Explain what Montag means by the following: “neither fire, nor water, but wine. Out of two separate opposite things, a third.” p. 99 
  • What is the “sleepy mosquito buzz” referred to on p. 99? 
  • Explain Faber’s feelings toward Montag’s actions at the top of p. 100.
  • What does Montag notice missing at the firehouse and why might this be? 
  • How does Beatty treat Montag upon his arrival at the firehouse? 
  • Why does Montag think his hands are “gloved with blood” on pp. 101–102? 
  • Why does Beatty think Montag has returned on pp. 102–103?
  • Why is Beatty quoting authors on pp. 102–103?
  • On p. 104, Faber tells Montag, “make your decision as to which way to jump or fall.” What does he mean here? Be specific.
  • Explain what it means if Beatty glances “perfunctorily” on p. 105.
  • Where are the men off to on p. 105?
  • Explain the irony of p. 106.

Notes


  • The questions can easily be switched to multiple choice to be done as an in-class, mid-unit exam. 
  • Irony= Montag is at his own home.

Next

Evaluate Montag as an anti-hero.

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