| Montag is a fireman, that is, his job is to burn things. Books are the things to be burnt as they are seen as irrelevant material and only television is worth anything. One day, motivated by ideas given to him by the unusual teenage girl Clarisse, Montag actually begins to read a book rather than burning it. He decides that books are too good to be burnt and should all be saved. He is discovered by his workmates and is handed over to the authorities. He escapes and is hunted until he meets up with Granger and his band who are dedicated to restoring literature to its rightful place in society. | ||
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Plot & Themes FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Repressive society story Yes Repressive because: Inner Struggle Yes Plotlet: - change of heart Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - society How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - throughout most of the book. Setting Earth setting: - medium future 22-24th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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