Fahrenheit 451: Part 1

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What is the main reason people stopped reading books in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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They did not like that books presented different ways of thinking.

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What three things did Clarisse's psychiatrist want to know about?

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Why she hikes, watches birds, and catches butterflies.

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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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Which character speaks for a long time about the history of firemen, technology, the dangers of books, and the way society works?

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Captain Beatty.

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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 role does technology play in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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Technology distracts people from reality and critical thinking.

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How does Clarisse differ from other characters in Fahrenheit 451?

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She is curious, reflective, and values nature and human connection.

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What is the significance of fire in Fahrenheit 451?

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Fire symbolizes destruction of knowledge and the oppressive nature of society.

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What does Montag's job as a firefighter represent in the novel?

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It represents the suppression of knowledge and the enforcement of conformity.

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How does the society in Fahrenheit 451 view books?

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Books are seen as dangerous and are banned to maintain social order.