1.) Put yourself in guy MONTAG'S place. Imagine that you have joined the wandering group of book...
Question:
1.) Put yourself in guy MONTAG'S place. Imagine that you have joined the wandering group of book lovers. Think of five (5) books you think would be worth saving from the firemen. These should be works you think would be of value to future civilizations for all or some of the following reasons: their ideas, their stories, their characters, and their point of view. Out of the 5 books, pick one (1) you would memorize and "become."
2.) In a well-written essay of seven paragraphs (one for each book, with an introduction and a conclusion), tell which book you have selected and defend your choice in terms of the book's meaning and the contribution it can make to a better world.
3. Have people stopped reading today? Why do you think this has occurred?
4. Do you think we can do anything to get people interested in reading again? What? 5. The importance of remembering and understanding history.
6. Conformity vs. Individuality.
7. The role of technology in our society. Are machines helpers to humans, hindrances, or enemies? Make a list of the current technology that is a part of everyday life. Be prepared to discuss the impact of each invention and share your conclusions with the class.
8. How the invention of the internet changed interpersonal relationships? Family structure? The environment? What has the invention replaced? For better or worse?
9. Why do we need to control technology? How might we start? Who should control technology?