Anticipation for Fahrenheit 451

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Fahrenheit 451 Anticipation Guide

Read the following statements. Write if you agree or disagree. Write one to two sentences explaining your thoughts about each statement. There are not right or wrong answers!

1. Laws are always written for the protection of the citizens.
2. Some books are evil and should be destroyed.
3. In a world filled with constant, 24-hour news, there are no true facts. (Things keep changing.)
4. If it was against the law to read books, I would break the law and read anyway.
5. It is impossible to be close friends with people who think differently than you.
6. If most people believe something, then it must be true, even if there is no proof.
7. Only those who are hired to protect society’s laws, such as police officers, should be allowed to own and use guns.

8. There are some things so important in life that they are worth risking your life for.
9. In today’s world, writers and artists are not as important to society as scientists and engineers.
10. People who follow society’s laws and rules are always people of higher moral character than those who break the rules because of their personal beliefs.

11. If something is really bothering you, it is best to put it out of your mind, because thinking a great deal about something that bothers you can never lead to happiness.

12. Laws are clear in our society so that we don’t break them.
13. Books are written solely to get you to think.
14. Most children would protect their families if needed.
15. You can escape the ills of the world if you read a book.
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Journal Entry- How would life be different if there were no books? Would things be better or worse? Why? Would life be easier or harder? Why? Would your life change? How? Respond in 5-7 thoughtful sentences. Use extra paper if needed.