Fahrenheit 451
Essay #1
The Happiness Boys
According to Beatty’s lecture (pp. 53-63) what constitutes “happiness”? Does Beatty define happiness in terms that reflect modern American society? Explain your answer by offering specific examples from our world (and quotations from the book) to prove or disprove Beatty’s lecture.
Consider the following:
1. Which is more difficult? _____likeness _____difference
Why?
2. What costs more? _____pleasure _____pain
Why?
3. Which is heavier? _____discipline _____freedom
Why?
4. What is more exhausting? _____knowing all the answers _____knowing none of the answers
Why?
5. What is more comfortable? _____equality _____difference
Why?
6. Which creates the greatest problems?_____happiness_____pain
Why?
7. Which is weaker? _____strength in numbers _____individual strength
Why?
Is happiness the same as fun?
Is happiness the same as keeping busy?
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