Fahrenheit 451 (2021)

Lesson 4
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ELA

Unit 13

10th Grade

Lesson 4 of 21

Objective


Explain what the Hound represents. 

Infer the values of this society based on Clarisse’s description of her school day.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury  pp. 19 – 28

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

According to Clarisse, the school day is antisocial because:

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Writing Prompt

1. What does the Hound represent? Explain what techniques Bradbury uses to convey the symbolism of the hound.

2. What do Clarisse’s descriptions reveal about the society? Explain using evidence from the text.

Key Questions


If pp. 19–21 were given as homework, the following questions can be used to review:

  • Who is in the scene? Describe their interactions with each other? 
  • What is the dandelion supposed to show? 
  • How is this interaction different from the one with Montag and Millie? 
  • Why do you think Montag says, “you seem so much older at times,” on p. 21? 
  • How does this interaction make Montag feel? 

pp. 21–28

  • On pp. 21–22, track all of the things the Hound can DO.
  • On pp. 21–22, track all of the things the Hound CANNOT DO. 
  • What do the men do with the Hound for fun on p. 22?
  • How does Bradbury describe the sound of the Hound’s growl on p. 23?
  • What is Montag’s main concern about the Hound and how does Beatty remedy this concern?
  • How do the firemen control the Hound? What does Montag think of this? 
  • What might the Hound represent? Why?
  • Summarize Clarisse’s actions in the margin on p. 25.
  • Why do you think Montag “always seems shocked” on p. 26?
  • Why does Clarisse not fit in at school?
  • What is the school day like? Is this social or antisocial? Explain.
  • According to Clarisse, why is the day antisocial?
  • Why do you think Clarisse has no friends? Explain.
  • What is revealed about society on p. 27? How?
  • Which of the following best describes Clarisse’s main qualm with communication?

Notes


  • Begin class with a quiz or review of the reading done for homework.
  • The reading about the Hound should be done together as a close read. It is important that students grasp the concept that the Hound is a perversion of technology and nature. Bradbury uses juxtaposition often when describing the Hound to emphasize the fine line between the living and the dead when it comes to technology.
  • Students can read the part about Clarisse on their own as a review of society. You may wish to assign pp. 29–32 for homework.

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Take and defend a stand on whether freedom or order is more important according to Locke.

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