FAHRENHEIT 451

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Who is Mildred's 'family'?

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Her 'family' are the people at the parlor.

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What symbol represents Montag throughout the book?

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Phoenix

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Which character views himself as a coward?

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Faber

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How is reading seen as important in F451?

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All of the above: Even in a world full of technology, people still read in secret; People like Faber and his friends risked everything to continue reading; Books became outlawed and seen as a crime.

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What does Faber say you find within books?

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Quality, Pores, and Telling Details.

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What is the main theme of Fahrenheit 451?

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The dangers of censorship and the loss of individual thought.

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What role do firemen play in Fahrenheit 451?

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They burn books and enforce the law against reading.

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What does the Phoenix symbolize in the book?

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Rebirth and renewal.

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How does Montag change throughout the story?

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He evolves from a book burner to a seeker of knowledge.

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What is the significance of the Mechanical Hound?

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It represents the oppressive control of the government.