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Fahrenheit 451 – Compare/Contast of CharactersThe characters of any story are very important to telling that story. In Fahrenheit 451 there are several characters that support the main character, Guy Montag. Some of those supporting characters are:Clarrise McClennanMildred MontagProfessor FaberCaptain BeatyGrangerMrs. PhelpsMrs. BowlesTopic and focus:For this essay, you are going to compare and contrast two characters in Fahrenheit 451. Summarize each character’s role in the story and how they help move the plot along. Then explain any similarities and/or differences by giving an in-depth analysis. For example, if you want to focus on Clarisse and Mildred, do not simply say one is young and one is older. Instead, explain more about WHY and HOW this age difference impacts both characters’ interactions and reactions in the story. In your character analysis, consider the following:What physical attributes do your characters share? Which are different? How do these attributes help tell the story?What is the main motivation of the character? Belonging? Individuality? Conformity? Knowledge? Other?What is the government’s goal in the story? How is this goal the same as or different from the characters’ goals? What actions or quotes in the story help tell you this?When does your character’s motivation come into conflict with society’s goal? What are the results?When do the characters’ actions come into conflict with another character’s actions? What are the results?Tips & Reminders:This is not a summary of Fahrenheit 451, so don’t focus too much on the plot. Focus on your character’s actions and reactions to other characters and events around him/her. The more specific your examples from the story are, the more powerful your analysis will be.You do not have to explain equally similarities and differences You might have more similarities and fewer differences, or vice versa. Or, you could have only differences and no similarities. That’s OK. For your conclusion, consider how these similarities and/or differences help the plot of the story. How does Bradbury use the characters to help tell his story? Requirements:Essay format – Intro with a summary and a thesis, 3-4 Body Paragraphs, and ConclusionEssay Length: 800-1000 words, 3-4 pages, MLA formatUse of at least three passages (scenes) from Fahrenheit 451 (think of our quote sandwich strategies)Attend one Virtual LAC Instructor conference Your essay must be completed using Google Docs via your IVC account.Avoid using online summary or analysis websites that might influence your ideas too much and result in plagiarism of ideas if not actual words. Check the attached rubric so you understand how you will be graded.Due Dates:See Canvas ModulesFahrenheit 451 – Character Compare/Contrast RubricContent5The essay has a well-focused thesis (claim) that clearly states the chosen characters and the points of comparison. This thesis will provide a “snapshot” of what the essay will be about and will provide an overall focus for the paper. 20The writer shows sufficient background information to support this thesis. The writer uses details from the novel and explanations/analysis to explain the characters’ similarities and/or differences. 15The writer uses at least three passages from Fahrenheit 451 that specifically help show the similarities/differences in the dystopian society. The quotes are well-integrated and are properly introduced, explained, and analyzed (think Quote Sandwiches).40Total for contentOrganization5The introduction paragraph captures the reader’s attention, introduces Ray Bradbury and the world of Fahrenheit 451 in the student’s own words and ends with the writer’s thesis.10The essay shows clear and effective organization and has clear idea progression and relationship between paragraphs. The writer uses a clear compare/contrast organization pattern (either point by point or block) to analyze the characters.10The essay is coherent: ideas are connected and the writer uses appropriate transitions between paragraphs and within paragraphs which allows the reader to smoothly move from one idea to the next.5The concluding paragraph restates the thesis nicely but does not exactly repeat it. The writer also suggests how these characters play an important role in telling the story of Fahrenheit 451.