Being a fireman
Faber
Clarisse
Realizations
Events
100

When did Montag begin to question his job?

When he burnt the old lady's house down with her books

100

Why did Montag Faber?

Montag became interested in books and he wanted to learn more.

100

What does Clarisse say to Montag that makes him question himself?

"Are you happy?"

100

Mildred is like the rest of society, she watches TV all day and is uninterested in literature.

Montag begins to question if he is really in love with her

100

Mildred overdosing

Montag is upset and shocked but suprised at how little the EMT's cared.

200

How does Beatty affect Montag?

He makes him mad and makes him want to rebel even more.

200

Why did Faber give Montag the green bullet?

So they are able to communicate and work together collecting books

200

What does Clarisse rubbing the dandelion under Montags chin do to him?

He realizes he was never in love with Mildred.

200

Mildreds Overdose

Montag is upset and shocked butrealizes Mildred doesnt mean all that much to him.

200

Clarisse asking him if hes happy?

He begins to question his life and if he really is

300

How does Montag feel after burning the old ladies house?

He is shocked and begins to question why someone would die for their books?

300

How did Montag change because of what Faber told him about books?

He figured out what he was really searching for and learned the true meaning of books.

300

How does Montag change when Clarisse says "You laugh when I haven’t been funny and you answer right off. You never stop to think what I’ve asked you."

Montag begins to think about things and what people say. He begins to notice little things hes never thought of before

300

What does Mildred do after Montag shows her his books?

She refuses to read them and begins to distance herself from Montag

300

The old lady burning with her books?

He wonders why someone would ever die for books and if theyre really worth something

400

Why does Montag begin to dislike his job as a fireman?

He begins collecting books and realizes that they are important. He hates burning them.

400

Why did Faber calm down Montag around Mildreds friends?

So he wouldnt get himself in trouble and so he could go to work and hear Beatty.

400

What does Clarisse do in her free time?

She enjoys being outside and observing the things and people around her.

400

Beatty forcing Montag to burn his house

This upset Montag and he kills Beatty and the other fireman and begins running from law enforcement

500

What lead to Montag killing Beatty>

Beatty knows Montag likes books and was beginning to uncover Montags true identity. Some say Beatty wanted to die at the same time.

500

How did Faber change Montags life?

He introduced Montag to the meaning of books and sparked his curiosity in them.

500

How does Montag react when Clarisse dies.

He is sad and upset but hes glad he met her.

500

Montag meeting more book collectors in the woods?

He begins living his life collecting books with other book collectors and is happy.