Fahrenheit 451: The Hearth and the Salamander

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What causes Montag to question his own life and the ignorance of society?

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Montag begins to think for himself after realizing he's unhappy; he's starting to care about others and wonders why people are so lazy, uninformed, and distant.

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Who said, 'We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while'?

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Montag

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Why is Guy Montag considered the protagonist of the novel?

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He is the main character who we see interact with others; the focus of the novel is on him.

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What is the significance of the quote 'Are you happy?' in the novel?

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Montag is challenged to actually THINK about his life and true happiness; he comes to the conclusion that he is actually very unhappy and empty inside.

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Why does Montag stay home from work?

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He is deeply affected by the woman's death the night before.

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What role does Clarisse play in Montag's transformation?

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Clarisse challenges Montag's perceptions and encourages him to think critically about his life and society.

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How does Mildred's character contrast with Montag's?

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Mildred represents the conformist society that is obsessed with entertainment and avoids deep thinking, while Montag seeks knowledge and self-awareness.

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What does fire symbolize in 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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

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What is the significance of books in the novel?

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Books represent knowledge, freedom of thought, and the ability to question authority, which are suppressed in Montag's society.

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How does Captain Beatty manipulate Montag's thoughts about books?

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Captain Beatty uses contradictory arguments to confuse Montag and justify the censorship of books.