Fahrenheit 451: Part 1

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What is the significance of the phoenix in Fahrenheit 451?

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A bird that continually rises from the ashes, symbolizing rebirth and renewal.

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What realization does Montag come to regarding his wife Mildred?

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He really doesn't know her.

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What are the parlor walls in Fahrenheit 451?

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Three interactive TV screens that dominate the living space.

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What happens to Montag as a result of meeting Clarisse?

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He starts to notice what's missing in his life.

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Where does Clarisse get most of the information about how life used to be?

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From her uncle.

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What does Montag's job as a firefighter symbolize in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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The suppression of knowledge and the enforcement of censorship.

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How does the society in Fahrenheit 451 view books?

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As dangerous objects that must be destroyed to maintain social order.

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What role does technology play in the lives of the characters in Fahrenheit 451?

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It isolates individuals and distracts them from reality.

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What is the significance of the character Clarisse in Montag's life?

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She acts as a catalyst for his transformation and self-discovery.

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What does the fire represent in Fahrenheit 451?

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Destruction, but also the potential for change and renewal.