Edward Stuart
David Tadevosyan
Mrs. Lanza
Global Studies
16 May 2023
Fahrenheit 451 Part 2 “Take-home” Test
1a. This can be representative of Montag’s continuation toward becoming a broad-minded individual and adoption of the “radical” way of thinking from Clarisse McClellan. Montag’s relationship with Clarisse is a microcosm of the novel’s contemporary society. Such people are exposed to others who have lost their sense of individuality and conform to mainstream society along with cultures imposed by the mass media. Clarisse’s relationship has made Montag’s heart run over, impacting his life
1b. The more people encountered go hand-in-hand with the number of people that have been subjected to societal oppression. Only a handful of people
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When Montag’s home is burned in Part 3, he is taken into a wilderness camp that is consisted of retired English professors. In this context, Montag has lost his past way of life as he enters this group. It can also illustrate Montag’s gradual transition into questioning things. In Part 1, he seemed to be happy to be a fireman. Now, he begins to be more open-minded as he looks at things, becoming more rebellious.
10. In Part 1, Montag never questioned his job as a fireman, and he was unaware of his detrimental role in promoting censorship. He encounters a young girl by the name of Clarisse, who encourages him to embrace curiosity and makes him evaluate his current state.
At the home of an elderly woman, Montag is exposed to a vast library and hid a copy of the Bible underneath his uniform jacket. He desires to memorize scriptures, but disruptions have disabled him from doing so. Mildred’s friends then visit, and Montag feels moved to recite an excerpt of poetry from one of the books he hid. This would unknowingly jeopardize him.
11. Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451, has predicted technologies of the modern day via objects in the novel. Samsung’s “The Wall,” for instance, can be presented in a similar layout to the parlor walls. Also, video doorbells can aid the police in recognizing suspicious activity. They are virtually unable to be escaped from, similar to the