Answer to Question #309491 in English for Kelsey Jand

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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Study Guide

Directions: Answer these study guide questions as you read with as much depth as possible. Doing so will force you to stop and think about what is happening in the story and why. These notes are a more structured form of annotation. 

Chronological Reading Comprehension Questions:

Faber tells Montag that there are three things missing from society. List them. Give your views on whether Faber’s comments are true for today’s society as well.

Answer 1

In part two, Montag visits Faber's home in order to receive help comprehending the information he has been reading. During his visit, Faber elaborates on the importance of literature to society. Faber explains to Montag that there are three necessary elements missing from their dystopian society. He tells Montag that their society is in desperate need of quality information. In the dystopian nation, information has been diluted and watered down to the point that classic works of literature no longer resemble themselves. The population consumes mindless entertainment and intellectual pursuits are considered illegal. Without quality information, the population is becoming increasingly ignorant, intolerant, and violent.

The second essential element that society is missing is appropriate leisure time to digest quality information. Montag's society is fast-paced and immediate. Citizens no longer have leisure time to enjoy and analyze literature. Peacefully digesting quality information is an essential element to cultivating a benevolent, intelligent society.

The third element that society is missing concerns the right to carry out actions based on the first two essential elements. This aspect is significant because it is the end result of studying and learning quality information. Once a person attains quality information, digests and analyzes it, they are influenced to alter their behavior and act upon what they've read. Literature inspires individuals to view the world from different perspectives and act upon written ideas, which is why the authoritative government has censored books