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Fahrenheit 451 Quotes Analysis

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Guy Montag, the protagonist of Fahrenheit 451, took three steps to begin his journey; the Call to Adventure, the Refusal of the Call, and the Beginning of the Adventure. Montag’s Call to Adventure, the first time the hero is warned of the change in their life, occurred when Clarisse asked, “‘Are you happy?’” (Bradbury 7). This question caused Montag to doubt his lifestyle and choices. The reader can infer that Montag has never been asked that question, because nobody in the community cared enough. Then, Montag refused the Call when he dismissed his doubts, “‘I don’t know anything anymore,’ he said, and let a sleep lozenge dissolve on his tongue.” (Bradbury 15). Montag denied his thoughts and succumbed to a distraction in this quote. The reader

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