Figurative language
On page 1, the fire house pumping kerosene is described using this metaphor
What is a "Great python"
Stamped on Montag's fire jacket, there's a mythical bird that symbolizes rebirth through fire.
What is phoenix?
Montag and Mildred cannot remember this important detail about the beginning of their relationship.
What is how they met?
This is Montag's occupation at the beginning of the novel.
Who is a fireman?
“It was a pleasure to burn.” This is the opening statement describing main character's attitude toward his job.
Who is Montag?
Montag describes wearing his fake happiness like this object.
what is a mask?
The official number on Montag's helmet symbolizes the temperature at which they burn books.
What is Fahrenheit 451?
Instead of having meaningful conversations with Montag, Mildred spends much of her time doing this.
What is watching the parlor-wall programs?
Unlike a traditional hero, Montag begins the story by doing this to books.
What is burning them?
“Are you happy?” This question makes Montag begin questioning his life.
Who is Clarisse?
On page 11 someone is described as a "snow-covered island".
How is Mildred described in page 11?
The official creature patch on the firemen's sleeves symbolizes living without harm in fire.
What is the Salamander?
Mildred almost dies early in the book from taking an overdose of these
What are sleeping pills?
This character causes Montag to begin questioning whether he is actually happy.
Who is Clarisse?
“That’s my family.” This is what the character calls the people on the parlor walls.
Who is Mildred?
“There must be something in books” is Montag's realization after seeing the old woman choose to remain with her books.
What is the idea that books contain something valuable or powerful?
Clarisse rubs a flower under her chin to test if she's in love.
What is Dandelion?
After Mildred takes too many sleeping pills, Montag discovers her unconscious in this place.
What is their bedroom?
After witnessing the old woman refuse to leave her books, Montag secretly does this.
What is takes or steals a book?
“There must be something in books” is Montag's realization after seeing the old woman choose to remain with her books.
What is the idea that books contain something valuable or powerful?
This figurative language makes Montag’s hands seem to have a mind and conscience of their own when he steals a book.
What is personification?
Mildred's small earbuds radios, which keep her from having real conversation, are called this ocean inspired name.
What are Seashells?
Montag begins questioning his marriage after realizing that he and Mildred are emotionally disconnected and cannot even remember this important detail about their relationship.
What is how they met?
Montag becomes an anti-hero because he starts questioning the society he once served and this part of his identity.
What is his role as a fireman?
“Play the man, Master Ridley” are the final words spoken by the old woman before the firemen burn the house.
Who is the old woman?