Characters
Why does Beatty try to convince Montag that books are bad?
Beatty tries to convince Montag that books are bad because Beatty thinks that people will get knowledge from books and it will make everyone think differently from one another.
How does Montag feel about the fire station at the beginning?
Montag enjoyed his experience being a firefighter and didn't think much about it.
What is the internal conflict that Montag faces?
Montag has a conflict within himself in determining what is right and wrong.
What does Montag try to explain to Mildred's friends, showing his developed character?
He tries to explain the good about books to them and shows how he has changed as he had never thought like that before.
What does Montag realize when he sees the old lady stay to burn with her books?
Montag realizes that there might be something so important in books that people would stay and die with them.
How does Clarisse affect Montag?
When Montag met Clarisse, she asked him several questions that made Montag think deeper about himself, the present, and the past.
How does Clarisse's house change Montag?
Clarisse's house makes Montag realize what it's like to be able to think individually and be free.
How is Montag affected by Mildred's overdosing?
Montag becomes very worried about her and thinks that it's strange how it happened and that she doesn't remember taking pills.
How did Montag feel after his conversation with Clarisse?
Montag felt confused and unsure, questioning himself.
How does Montag feel when he realizes they are going to burn his house?
When he realizes that they are going to burn down Montag's house, he becomes confused and scared because he didn't understand why they were going there.
How does Mildred hold Montag back from developing?
Mildred is holding Montag back by telling him that he is acting strange and that books aren't important while Montag is trying to find out what is so important about books.
How does Montag feel when he gets to the river?
Montag feels free and has relief because he knows he has escaped from the mechanical hound and doesn't have to worry about the consequences.
What is the conflict between Montag and the mechanical hound?
The mechanical hound creates fear in Montag.
What do the conversations between Montag and Mildred show about her?
They show that Mildred is an oblivious person and that she is just like everyone else in that she is ignorant.
How does Montag killing Beatty show that he changed?
It shows that Montag is willing to go against society to get what he feels is right.
How did the mechanical hound keep Montag from changing?
The mechanical hound created fear in Montag and makes him become afraid to change in order to keep the mechanical hound from doing harm to him.
How does Montag's house keep him from changing?
His house is just like everyone else's and there isn't space for change.
Why does Beatty threaten Montag?
Beatty threatens Montag because Montag began reading books that he stole and Beatty needs him to stop him because books hold too much information.
What is Beatty trying to accomplish in his speech to Montag?
He is trying to convince Montag that burning books is for the better and that he should come back to work.
Why does the government kill another person and says that it's Montag when it really wasn't Montag?
The government kills another person, saying that it's Montag to prevent people from worrying causing chaos.
How does Montag's meeting with Faber develop his feelings about books?
After Montag met with Faber, he began to learn more about books and why they are so important.
How does Montag change when he goes to Faber's house?
When Montag goes to Faber's house, he gains the freedom to think without risking his life.
How does Mildred calling the fire station on Montag change him?
The call makes Montag realize that Mildred doesn't love him and forces him to kill Beatty in rage.
What does Faber tell Montag in his speech at the park?
Faber explains to Montag why books are important because they have "texture."
How does Montag's character change get him to the river at the end of the book?
All of Montag's character changes lead him to the river because he realized how society was corrupt and understood that he needed to leave in order to think freely.