Characters
The Anti-Hero, a fireman
Who is Guy Montag?
The striking opening metaphor of the book compares a fire hose pumping kerosene to this massive, venomous reptile spitting its venom upon the world.
What is a great python?
What is the Mechanical Hound?
This question leaves Montag questioning himself
What is "Are you happy?"
Guy Montag's job
What is "burning books"?
Doesn't care for much, Dull intellect.
Who is Mildred Montag?
This type of figurative language is used to describe the mechanical hound, saying "sleeping," "growling," and having "eight legs."
What is personification?
The radios in Mildred's ears that drown out real conversation.
What are the seashell radios?
This phrase is recognized by captain Beatty, and said by the old lady
What is "Play the man, Master Ridley"
The dangerous, stress-relief action Clarisse notes that people in their society take when they drive beetle cars out into the countryside.
What is driving fast and hitting animals?
Anti-social, vocal teenager
Who is Clarisse?
When Montag looks into Clarisse's eyes on the dark sidewalk
What is a dial on a small clock?
The two-inch long machine used by the unfeeling technicians to pump out Mildred's stomach and replace her poisoned blood.
What is the "snake"?
Clarisse says this along with her introduction as a character.
What is "I'm 17 and crazy"
The action Mildred takes that leads Montag to realize she is profoundly unhappy despite claiming she is fine.
What is taking an entire bottle of sleeping pills?
Likes to quote, shady character overall.
Who is Captain Beatty?
While standing in his dark bedroom, Montag uses a simile comparing his sleeping wife Mildred to this type of deeply buried, limestone burial structure.
What is a tomb (or a mausoleum)?
The specific number printed on the firemen's helmets that designates the temperature at which book paper catches fire and burns.
What is Fahrenheit 451?
The opening sentence of the entire novel that establishes Montag's initial perspective on his job.
What is "It was a pleasure to burn"?
The illegal action Montag commits during the chaotic raid at the old woman's house.
What is stealing a book?
Representation of Leonard Mead from "The Pedestrian"
Who is Clarisse's uncle?
During the chaotic raid on the old lady's house, the books falling down the stairs are described using a vivid metaphor
What are slaughtered birds (or white pigeons)?
The historical lie found in the Firemen's rulebook stating that this famous American founding father was the country's first fireman, established to burn English-influenced books.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The phrase Clarisse uses to describe how rare it is to find anyone who walks or pays attention in their society
What is "It's like being a pedestrian"?
The bizarre action Clarisse performs with a dandelion
What is rubbing it to see if the yellow dust rubs off?