Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 Flashcard

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What do the machines do that Mildred is hooked up to with the paramedics?

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They clean out her stomach and her blood.

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Why does the society in Fahrenheit 451 lower the kindergarten age year after year?

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They don't want children influenced by their family if they stay home longer.

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What does Mildred say about Clarisse to Montag?

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Clarisse was run over by a car four days ago and died.

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What is the significance of the phoenix?

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A bird that continually rises from the ashes.

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Considering how we regard firemen today, why is it ironic that people are afraid of them now?

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It's ironic that firemen are the ones to START fires, when they're supposed to HELP and STOP the fires.

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What role does censorship play in Fahrenheit 451?

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Censorship is used to suppress dissenting ideas and maintain societal control.

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How does Montag's view of fire change throughout Part 1?

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Montag initially sees fire as a tool for destruction but begins to view it as a symbol of knowledge and rebirth.

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What does the character of Clarisse represent in the novel?

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Clarisse represents curiosity, free thought, and the questioning of societal norms.

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What is the significance of the title 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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It refers to the temperature at which book paper supposedly catches fire and burns.

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How does Mildred's character reflect the society in Fahrenheit 451?

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Mildred embodies the shallow, disconnected nature of society, obsessed with technology and entertainment.