MWDS Fahrenheit 451 - 675 Words

AP English Literature and Composition MAJOR WORKS DATA SHEET Title: Fahrenheit 451_____________________ Author: Ray Bradbury____________________ Date of Publication: 1953___________________ Genre: Science Fiction____________________ Biographical Information about the Author Ray Bradbury was born August 22, 1920 in Waukegan, Illinois. As a child he was into very mystical entertainment and writings. At 12 or 13 he started writing his own pieces. After high school he couldn’t afford college because they had no money it this was the time during the depression so he spent 3 days out of the week for 10 years in the library. He died June 5, 2012 in L.A., California. Historical Information about the period of publication -During the time†¦show more content†¦-Strong use of symbols and metaphors -Strong sentence structures but occasionally uses fragments to add confusion -â€Å"I don’t think I’d like that† he said. -â€Å"He said hello and then said, â€Å"What are you up to now†Ã¢â‚¬  -â€Å"She smiled as she saw Montag.† -â€Å"I’m still crazy. The rain feels good. I love to walk in it.† Memorable Quotes Quotation Significance Characters Name Role in the Story Significance Adjectives Guy Montag Clarisse Captain Beatty Faber Protagonist Girl who Montag meets in the beginning of the story Antagonist Montag’s mentor Main character, Fireman that likes knowledge, creator of change Clarisse starts Montag’s passion for literature and knowledge Captain of the firemen and he is the one who discovers Montag’s secret and tries to make him burn down his own house. Helps Montag’s knowledge grow and gives him a different understanding and a safe haven to read and learn -curious -hidden -confused -free spirited Setting Significance of opening scene Montag is brainwashed up until the point where he meets Clarisse and then his new curiosity blossoms. Clarisse sparks a new flame in Montag and it makes him question everything he has been doing throughout his life as a fireman. Significance of ending/closing scene They go back