Fahrenheit 451 Review

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How does Montag feel about his job at the very beginning of the book?

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Enthusiastic and confident.

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What two events lead Montag to realize he must change his life?

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A woman chooses to burn with her books and Clarisse dies.

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According to Clarisse, what makes Montag 'not like the others'?

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He actually listens and talks and looks at her.

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Why is there constant background noise in Montag's society?

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To keep people from focusing on anything bad and thinking for themselves.

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What realization does Montag come to regarding his wife Mildred?

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He doesn't really know her.

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What is the significance of books in 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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Books represent knowledge, freedom of thought, and individualism.

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How does society in 'Fahrenheit 451' view happiness?

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Happiness is equated with entertainment and distraction, rather than true fulfillment.

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What role does Clarisse play in Montag's transformation?

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She challenges his perceptions and encourages him to think critically.

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What does fire symbolize in 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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Fire symbolizes destruction, but also the potential for rebirth and change.

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How does the government control the population in 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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Through censorship, propaganda, and the suppression of critical thinking.