conformity vs individuality theme

Question 1

self-expression

Answer 1

the society doesn’t tolerate a broad range of self-expression

hedonism and mindless entertainment are the norm and so long as the people stick to movies and sport, that require little individual thought, they are left alone by the society

Question 2

questions

Answer 2

when individuals start to question and look for answers in books or the natural world and express misgivings, they become a threat

Question 3

individuality

Answer 3

people who express their individuality find themselves social outcasts at best and at worst in real danger

Question 4

Clarisse McClellan

Answer 4

she represents free thought and individuality

she has little interest in the thrill-seeking of her peers, preferring instead to observe the natural world

Question 5

Clarisse disappearance

Answer 5

shows that Fahrenheit 451’s society is set up to snuff out individuality

“you’re not like the others”

“are you happy”

Question 6

books

Answer 6

“authors, full of evil thoughts, lock up your typewriters”

“those who want to make everyone unhappy with conflicting theory and thought”