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Quotations
The Cowardly Professor Faber
The Awakening Montag
The Selfish Mildred
Plot, Themes, & Symbols
100
While reading a book, this character identifies with the following quote: "That favorite subject, Myself."
Who is Mildred?
100

A green-bullet in-ear monitor used for two-way communication.

Faber's invention

100

Where is the fire alarm called to? 

Montag's house

100

What is Mildred's friends reaction to their husbands going off to war?

They don't care if their husbands die as they can always get another one.

100

Symbolism of "The White Clown" 

the shallow, violent, and mind-numbing nature of mass-media entertainment that keeps society passive and distracted

200
"Books aren't people. You read and I look around, but there isn't anybody!"
What is Mildred's reaction to Montag reading from a book?
200

Montag and Faber's plan: 

To plant books in firemen's houses and call alarms on them.

200

Why does Montag continue to wash his hands at the fire station? 

He feels dirty and wrong for all his book stealing and planning with Faber.

Allusion to Lady Macbeth

200

Who are Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles? What are their plans for the night? 

Mildred's friends who have come over to watch television with her.

200

What does Montag think about while heading to the fire alarm?

Montag wonders if he can ever burn anything again.

300
The quotation Montag is trying to memorize while riding the train.
What is "Consider the lilies of the field"?
300

Why does Montag begin ripping pages from the Bible?

To force and persuade Faber to teach Montag.

300

What advertisement distracts Montag while riding the train?

Denham's Dentrifice

300

What poem does Montag read aloud to Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles?

Dover Beach

300

How is a sieve and sand used symbolically in Fahrenheit 451?

They indicate Montag's mind sifting new information.

400
"We cannot tell the precise moment when friendship is formed. As in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is at last a drop which makes it run over; so in a series of kindnesses there is at last one which makes the heart run over."
While reading, what quotation reminds Montag of Clarisse?
400

What does Faber say is missing from F451 society that would bring them happiness and knowledge? 

1. The information found in books 2. The time and leisure to absorb that information 3. The freedom to act on that information.

400

Why does Montag begin having a panic attack at the firehouse?

Beatty recites contradictory literary passages at Montag while playing cards.

400

What is Mrs. Bowles' opinion on having children?


No one in their right mind would have any.

400

Why choose the bible in F451 for Montag to read? 

to symbolize a return to humanity, depth, and critical thought in a superficial, technologically obsessed, and oppressive society. The Bible represents timeless wisdom and spiritual truth that contrast with the, shallow,, and, technologically-driven existence of the citizens. It acts as a catalyst for Montag’s awakening and quest to rebuild a more meaningful world.

500
"You see? I knew it, that's what I wanted to prove! I knew it would happen! I've always said, poetry and tears, poetry and suicide and crying and awful feelings, poetry and sickness; all that mush! Now I've had it proved to me. You're nasty, Mr. Montag, you're nasty!"
What is Mrs. Bowles' reaction to Montag reading poetry?
500

What does Faber think is a wise observation on Montag's part following their plan? 

He is concerned that, with Faber literally inside his head via the green-bullet in-ear monitor, he won’t be able to think for himself anymore.

500

What does Montag think about trying to change Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles? (hint: it's a metaphor about how he feels about changing their minds) 

He thinks it is like trying to put out a fire with water pistols.

500
When Mildred says, "Let's talk politics!" What do they REALLY talk about? 
Mrs. Bowles says, "I voted last election same as everyone, and I laid it on the line for President Noble. I think he's one of the nicest looking men ever became President" (93). 

AKA- they really only care about how handsome the men are-- they don't really care about their politics or beliefs 

500

What is the allusion to Macbeth in the chapter? Why connect Montag to Lady Macbeth? 

 Montag's overwhelming, subconscious guilt and moral corruption after stealing and reading books. Similar to Shakespeare’s character who tries to wash imaginary blood from her hands ("Out, damned spot!"), Montag feels his hands are "gloved in blood" or "infected" by his actions against his society's rules.