Leina Nguyen Period 2 Kalra 3/23/23 Fahrenheit 451 The book Fahrenheit is a novel that highlights the importance of freedom in a society. Without freedom, citizens will eventually riot against the system that constrains them. In chunk one, we are introduced to Guy Montag, a fireman in a world that bans the reading and production of literature. Firemen are called to burn houses containing books and destroy all evidence of literature. Following the introduction of Clarisse, a young girl with a unique worldview, Montag begins his midlife crisis. He is led to the very existence of his job and the structures of their society. His careful facade of perfection and happiness was forced from him. After talking to Clarrise, Montag is no longer able …show more content…
Mildred, forgetful and uncaring, is a product of the world she grew up in. She often denies the harm of her hobbies and refuses to acknowledge Montag’s opinions. Her relationship with Montag is rocky, and he often lets her get her way, if only to satisfy her. An encounter with a victim changes Montag. He is forced to burn down an old lady’s home and ends up feeling guilty about it. During the burning, Montag ends up hiding a book and bringing it back with him. Apon coming home, he receives news from his wife that Clarisse had in fact died recently in a car accident. The events leading up to this point in the story end up traumatizing him and he brings up his desire to take a break from his job, to the disappointment of his …show more content…
Montag seeks his help in order to discover himself and understand the meaning and purpose behind the books he reads. Montag arrives at Faber’s house where he attempts to convince the man to teach him literature. After lengthy arguments and bickering, Faber finally gives in to Montag’s requests. He offers Montag an earpiece to guide him and spy on firefighters. They slowly hatch a plan to destroy the system from the inside out. Satisfied, Montag returns home, where he is informed that there will be visitors. The women arrive, and Montag has a hard time controlling himself with his