LEAP Book Club

Fahrenheit 451 Summarize what we have read. Describe the characters in the story. Describe the environment that the characters live in. Make a prediction about how this book will end.

On page 71, Montag mentions that there have been two atomic wars and that people don’t care because they are too busy “having fun.” What do you think of this? Do you agree that this is a possibility for society?

Describe the women’s “political” conversation Describe the women’s “political” conversation. What do they base their vote on? How true is this for our society? Explain Page 87 or 96

Why does Beatty program the Hound to track Montag even before Montag stole the book? Do you believe Beatty had seen him steal books before? Or is it that Beatty had detected a change in Montag's attitude or behavior?

"Don't look to be saved in any one thing, person, machine, or library," Faber tells Montag. What does this mean? Do you think people do this in society? Is this good advice?

It may surprise the reader to learn that Beatty is quite well read It may surprise the reader to learn that Beatty is quite well read. How can Beatty's knowledge of and hatred for books be reconciled? Page 95 or 104 and continued…

Who called the alarm on Montag’s house? Why do you think this happened?

On page 108 or 117 Beatty says, “What a dreadful surprise On page 108 or 117 Beatty says, “What a dreadful surprise. For everyone nowadays knows, absolutely is certain, that nothing will ever happen to them.” What does he mean by this and how does it relate to society?

Unlike Mrs. Hudson, Montag chooses not to die in his house with his books. Instead he burns them. Are these choices consistent with his character? Are you surprised that he fails to follow in her footsteps? Why do you think Beatty made him burn the books alone and without kerosene?

How does the destruction of books lead to more happiness and equality as is asserted in this book?

Question Creation Create your own discussion questions. Should be thought provoking. And/Or Should be related to personal lives. Should be related to society in general.

Thank you What are you planning to read next?