Bradbury was an American novelist, short-story writer, essayist poet, and many more. ... This story shows how important books are to us all. ... Montag is the protagonist of the story. ... Beatty is the antagonist in the story. ... Montag was feeling very courageous after his meeting with Faber, so he decides that he is going to read the women a poem entitled "Dover Beach" out of one of the stolen books. ...

• Word Count: 2440
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

It is not easy to change the world within a short time, but they keep trying and never give up. ... At the beginning of the story, Montag is a robot like the rest of the people in his society. ... When he reads a poem called Dover Beach to some of Mildred's friends, Mrs. ... And my job gone and myself on the run, and I planted a book in a fireman's house on the way"(p. 131). ...

• Word Count: 1038
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School