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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People stopped reading books because they did not like that books presented different ways of thinking.

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What term becomes a swear word in Fahrenheit 451?

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Intellectual.

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How does Montag feel about his job at the very beginning of the book?

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Montag feels enthusiastic and confident about his job.

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What smells like perfume to Montag?

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Kerosene.

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What realization does Montag come to regarding his wife Mildred?

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Montag realizes that he really doesn't know Mildred.

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What is the role of technology in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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Technology distracts people from reality and discourages critical thinking.

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How does the character Clarisse influence Montag?

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Clarisse encourages Montag to question his life and the society around him.

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What is the significance of fire in Fahrenheit 451?

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

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What does Montag's job as a fireman entail?

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Montag's job is to burn books and suppress intellectual freedom.

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What does the character Mildred represent in the story?

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Mildred represents the apathetic and conformist citizens of the society.