Fahrenheit 451 (2021)

Lesson 6
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ELA

Unit 13

10th Grade

Lesson 6 of 21

Objective


Explain Bradbury’s use of figurative language to reveal conflict.

Analyze the impact that the events of this scene have on Montag.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury  pp. 33 – 38

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

What do the details at the top of pp. 33–35 suggest about how the woman’s presence affects the firemen?

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Which quotation from the text best supports the answer to question 1?

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Writing Prompt

1. Describe how Bradbury’s use of figurative language helps to establish the conflict in this scene. 

2. How does this scene impact Montag? Explain using evidence from the text.

Key Questions


  • Before reading this scene, summarize in one sentence the “rules” on p. 32.
  • On page 33, what diction does Bradbury use to describe the actions of the firefighters? What does it imply about them? 
  • On page 33, the phrase “amazing objectivity” implies what about Beatty?
  • How does Bradbury describe the books at the bottom of p. 33? 
  • At the top of p. 34, explain why they usually tape the victim’s mouth shut.
  • According to Montag, how is this situation different than usual?
  • How does the woman behave? How does this make the firemen feel? 
  • Track all of the diction used to describe the books on pp. 34–35. What does the diction imply?
  • Summarize the woman’s actions and words on p. 36. 
  • How has she shifted the normal power dynamics of the society? Explain. 
  • Why does Montag think the fires are always at night? 
  • How do the men act on the ride home and why?
  • How has this incident affected Montag?

Notes


  • This scene is a pivotal moment for Montag. Throughout the scene, Bradbury shows how emotionless the firemen are about committing such a terrible act (connect back to “The Lottery”). 
  • He also uses specific diction to paint the books as actual living beings. The firemen are willing to kill both the literal and figurative living beings in this scene.
  • This is the event that confirms to Montag that the firemen are evil.

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Analyze and interpret Bradbury’s use of structure.

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