Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 Flashcard

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What event causes Montag to question his beliefs about books?

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A woman chooses to burn with her books.

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What does Montag believe is the reason for the Hound's aggression towards him?

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He thinks that someone programmed it to dislike him because of what he’s hiding in the vent at home.

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How does Montag first encounter Clarisse McClellan?

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He meets her while walking home from work.

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What is Montag's initial feeling about his job as a fireman?

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He feels enthusiastic and confident.

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What is the first change in Montag's perspective after meeting Clarisse?

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He starts to question the way things are.

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What does the character of Clarisse represent in the story?

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She represents curiosity and the questioning of societal norms.

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How does society in 'Fahrenheit 451' view books?

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Books are banned and considered dangerous.

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What role does the Mechanical Hound play in the story?

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It is used to track down and punish those who defy the law.

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What does Montag's wife, Mildred, represent in the society of 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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She represents the mindless conformity and distraction of society.

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

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