F451 (pgs. 35-50)

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What does Montag try to get his wife to understand about the woman who died with her books?

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Montag tries to get his wife to understand what the woman was like who died with her books.

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What significant information does Mildred forget to tell Montag about Clarisse?

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Mildred tells Montag that Clarisse's family left and she might be dead.

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What question does Montag ask Mildred on the night of the emergency alarm, and what is her response?

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Montag asks Mildred when and where they first met, and she doesn’t know the answer.

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What favor does Montag ask of Mildred regarding his discomfort?

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Montag asks Mildred to get him some aspirin and to turn down the parlor walls.

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True or False: Mildred defended the homeowner who stayed in her burning house, believing there must be something valuable there.

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False.

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What does the act of burning books symbolize in 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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The act of burning books symbolizes censorship, the suppression of dissenting ideas, and the loss of individual thought.

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How does Montag's relationship with Mildred reflect the themes of isolation and disconnection in 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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Montag's relationship with Mildred reflects themes of isolation and disconnection as they struggle to communicate and connect emotionally.

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What role does Clarisse play in Montag's transformation?

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Clarisse serves as a catalyst for Montag's transformation by encouraging him to question his life and the society around him.

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What is the significance of the emergency alarm in the context of Montag's character development?

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The emergency alarm signifies a turning point for Montag, prompting him to confront his feelings and the reality of his society.

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How does the society in 'Fahrenheit 451' view books and knowledge?

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The society in 'Fahrenheit 451' views books and knowledge as dangerous, leading to the banning and burning of literature.