Symbolism
This number is the temperature at which paper burns. Radbury mentions it in the firemen uniforms, helmets, and even in the title of the book.
What is 451?
This is a secret compartment in Montag's house that is occupied by contraband.
What is a Ventilator Grille?
This is Montag's archetype. It means the main character lacks qualities of a traditional hero.
What is an Anti-hero?
On his walk home from work, Montag is startled by his encounter with his new 17 year old neighbor who describes herself as "crazy".
Who is Clarisse McClellan?
An empty container which Montag encountered after realising Mildred overdosed.
What is the crystal bottle? (pill bottle counts too)
This animal is said to be able to survive in fiery conditions. It is noticed by Mildred on Guy's fireman uniform.
What is a Salamander?
This robotic animal seems to be at war with Montag. This foreshadows his future conflict with captain Beatty and others involved in government.
What is the Mechanical hound?
Captain Beatty is considered to be this archetype. He is the opposing force that challenges the main character.
What is an Antagonist?
To test if Montag is actually in love, Clarisse rubs this yellow flower under his chin.
What is a dandelion?
Rather than doctors, the two operators who helped pump blood back into Mildred's body after her overdose had this profession.
What are technicians?
This "pet" sent to chase after rats shows the governments state-sponsered violence and control.
What is the Mechanical Hound?
The presence of jet fighters and a broadcasted radio message is foreshadowing to this conflict taking place.
What is a War?
Clarisse can be classified as this archetype due to her "abnormal" and "anti-social" qualities.
What is an Oddball?
During their first encounter, Clarisse tells Montag that his clothing smells strongly of this substance, which she states never washes of completely.
What is Kerosene?
Mildred's health service done by the technicians cost this much.
What is 50 dollars?
This animal is a mythical creature which is known for rising from the ashes. It symbolizes the overall "burning" off of government conformity.
What is a Phoenix?
This question asked by Clarisse prompts Montag to later take a pivotal change in his thinking.
What is "Are you happy"?
This type of situational archetype can be seen through Mildreds suicide attempt, the burning of the woman, and the demise of Clarisse McClellan.
What is the Fall?
Clarisse shares with Montag that her uncle was arrested for doing this ordinary pedestrian activity.
What is walking?
The character that Mildred can act out thanks to the new script technology on the tv parlor walls.
Who is Helen?
These tiny ear thimbles represent self-inflicted isolation and psychological avoidance of thought.
What are Seashell radios?
This event causes Montag to immediately start slowly separating himself from the firemen and their ideologies.
What is the Burning of the woman?
Mildred is very clearly this archetype as she indulges in the government -sanctioned commodities and recreation.
What is a Careless conformist?
Clarisse tells Montag that billboards are extended to this length in order to not be seen.
What is 200 feet?
Mildred's favorite parlor wall, where she can interact with the play on screen, with characters like Bob, Ruth, and Helen.
What is the fourth parlor wall?