This guide is written in order to help readers have a better understanding of the science fiction Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. It includes the summary of the plot, some contexts important to understanding, analysis in terms of content, and reading questions for authors. It also includes some tips about reading skills such as annotating, finding literary devices, and all the important concepts written will be clearly defined and explained. It can not only help you master the theoretical knowledge but also promote practical skills by applying it to a certain text.

Pre-reading Questions
Some pre-reading questions are provided for future students who are going to read this book to think about and discuss.
1. Point out a book-burning event in history (e.g. Burning books and burying alive Confucian scholars in ancient China) and briefly figure out its cause and effect.
2. If televisions totally take place of printed books to change the way people see the world, point out two of its negative effects.
3. What is the difference between the pleasure got from reading and mindless entertainment?

Plot summary
This novel begins with the satisfaction that Montag experienced when burning books. He often met a young woman who bothered him with the issue of happiness before she disappeared. In the chaos of burning the house of an old woman, he hid a book under his coat. The captain reminded him that the book was dangerous. At the same time, Montag's wife discovered his hidden books. Montag and Faber planned to attack the book burning system. When he returned home, his wife invited friends to join a party. Montag was frustrated with this kind of entertainment and began to read poetry. At that night, Montag was reported by his wife. After being forced to burn his home, his anger and fear led him kill the captain. Later, Montag fled to Faber to plan an escape. After reaching the countryside, Montag was attracted by a group of savants who recited text o...