Guy Montag is a firefighter in futuristic America, where books are banned. Televisions are the new way to obtain information. Montag is pleased with his job and life until he meets Clarisse McClellan. Montag’s neighbor opens his eyes to a life different than what he knows, and he begins to doubt himself and his profession. Mildred attempts suicide. Later, the firefighters answer an alarm of a woman who was hoarding books. She decides to burn along with her house. Montag becomes less satisfied with his life, and more interested in books. Next, he learns a car killed Clarisse. Beatty comes to check on Montag, and he explains the origin and dangers of books. Montag and Mildred read the books he collected. He finds someone to teach him about