Themes and Symbolism in Literature

In the final part of Fahrenheit 451, Montag is accepted by a group of outsiders. He reflects on his past, realizing he won't miss Mildred. Granger shares wisdom from his grandfather about experiencing the world with wonder. A sudden war destroys the city, and Montag mourns for those he cared about. The group survives and plans to rebuild society, inspired by the myth of the Phoenix. They aim to create a new society valuing books and knowledge, offering hope for rebirth from destruction.

What does Montag discuss with Granger after joining the group of outsiders?

• Their favorite books

• Their losses

• Their future plans

• Their families

How does Montag feel about Mildred's potential death?

• He feels indifferent

• He is relieved

• He is devastated

• He is angry

What does Granger's grandfather teach him?

• To follow rules

• To be cautious

• To avoid conflict

• To experience the world with wonder

What major event occurs at the start of the war?

• The city is invaded

• The city is evacuated

• The city is flooded

• The city is nuked

Who does Montag cry out for during the city's destruction?

• His neighbors

• Mildred, Faber, and Clarice

• His friends

• His parents

What does Montag try to remember after the explosion?

• A song

• A section of Ecclesiastes and the Book of Revelations

• A poem

• A childhood memory

What does the group do after the war ends?

• They go to sleep

• They leave the city

• They light a fire to cook bacon

• They celebrate

What myth does Granger recount to the group?

• The myth of the Minotaur

• The myth of Icarus

• The myth of the Phoenix

• The myth of Prometheus

What does Montag see as a potential new way to live?

• Living in isolation

• Traveling the world

• Building a new city

• Nourishing humanity like trees of life

What does the destruction of the city symbolize?

• The opportunity for rebirth

• The loss of culture

• The failure of technology

• The end of hope