Alternatively, individuality is best represented by Clarisse and Guy Montag through curiosity and rebellion. Clarisse, a 16 year old girl, demonstrates individuality through her curiosity and critical thinking. She is curious about everything, and thinks deeper than most adults. Since she thinks a lot, she begins to see her peers for who they really are and dislikes interacting with them. By disengaging, she rarely does the normal things kids do and has more time to think. While talking to Montag, it is evident that she is mature and much smarter than other kids. Montag thinks that she is almost ancient and spends most of her time thinking. When Montag tells Clarisse she thinks too much she responds with, “I rarely watch the ‘parlor walls’ …show more content…
This separates her from the rest. Her openly not caring for these things shows that she is not conforming to society. This also shows that she has more free time to think because she doesn’t attend these activities. In addition, Clarisse influences Montag. At the beginning, Montag is a fireman who fully agrees with his job description. Once he meets Clarisse and frequently talks to her, he wonders why no one else has ever questioned society. After Montag watches a woman die in a fire for books, he begins to question his job and livelihood. The questions Clarisse has instilled in him are amplified. He begins to see society as what it truly is, and he disagrees with it. As a result, he rebels against society by keeping books and seeking knowledge. Once he’s gained this knowledge, he tries to share it with others. In a discussion with Mildred, Montag asserts, “We need not be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long is it since you were really bothered?” (Bradbury 49) This proves that Montag is different because he has a desire to