How does Faber define the value of books? Does his definition of “quality” apply to media other than printed books? Do you think his definitions are accurate or not? Explain.
Discuss Montag’s relationship with Mildred. Is this a typical marital relationship in their culture? Discuss the role of the family in the characters’ lives, particularly in relation to the TV parlor “families” and their nature and function.
Discuss the use of quotations from literature in Fahrenheit 451. Which works are quoted and to what effect? Pay specific attention to “Dover Beach,” the Bible, and quotes from Shakespeare.
