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What did Mildred and Montag do after Captain Beatty left?
What did Mildred and Montag do after Captain Beatty left?
They read the books
What comes to Mildred and Montag's door shortly after Beatty leaves?
What comes to Mildred and Montag's door shortly after Beatty leaves?
The mechanical hound
Why does Mildred get upset with Montag when he keeps talking about Clarisse and what made her unique?
Why does Mildred get upset with Montag when he keeps talking about Clarisse and what made her unique?
Because Mildred refuses to talk about someone who is dead
Why does Mildred wish she could watch her parlor family instead of read?
Why does Mildred wish she could watch her parlor family instead of read?
What is Mildred scared about with Beatty?
What is Mildred scared about with Beatty?
What does Montag feel books can do?
What does Montag feel books can do?
Why does Montag want a teacher?
Why does Montag want a teacher?
Who did Montag meet in a park around a year ago?
Who did Montag meet in a park around a year ago?
What did Faber do?
What did Faber do?
What college did Faber work for?
What college did Faber work for?
Why was the college shut down?
Why was the college shut down?
When did the college shut down?
When did the college shut down?
What did Faber try to hide while he tried to run away from Montag when they met?
What did Faber try to hide while he tried to run away from Montag when they met?
What did Faber give Montag after he met?
What did Faber give Montag after he met?
Why did Faber give his phone number and address to Montag?
Why did Faber give his phone number and address to Montag?
When Montag called Faber for the first time what did he ask him?
When Montag called Faber for the first time what did he ask him?
What does Faber think Montag is trying to do when he calls him and how does he react?
What does Faber think Montag is trying to do when he calls him and how does he react?
What book did Montag take from the old lady who was burned alive?
What book did Montag take from the old lady who was burned alive?
What does Montag realize about the book he took from the old lady who was burned to death?
What does Montag realize about the book he took from the old lady who was burned to death?
Montag considers turning in the Bible to Beatty.
Montag considers turning in the Bible to Beatty.
What books does Montag think about turning in to Beatty?
What books does Montag think about turning in to Beatty?
What is Montag scared of Beatty finding out about the book he turns into him?
What is Montag scared of Beatty finding out about the book he turns into him?
What does Montag decide to do with the Bible?
What does Montag decide to do with the Bible?
What does Mildred tell Montag why her friends are coming over?
What does Mildred tell Montag why her friends are coming over?
Which friends of Mildred come over?
Which friends of Mildred come over?
How does Montag get to Faber's?
How does Montag get to Faber's?
What childhood memory does the sieve and the sand relate to Montag?
What childhood memory does the sieve and the sand relate to Montag?
What does Montag try to do while he is going to Faber's?
What does Montag try to do while he is going to Faber's?
What distracts Montag while he is going to Faber's?
What distracts Montag while he is going to Faber's?
What happens when the jingle distracts Montag?
What happens when the jingle distracts Montag?
What does Montag show Faber that makes Faber's fear of Montag slowly fade?
What does Montag show Faber that makes Faber's fear of Montag slowly fade?
Faber is a religious man.
Faber is a religious man.
Why has Montag come to Faber?
Why has Montag come to Faber?
What does Faber tell Montag that he doesn't understand the real reason for something?
What does Faber tell Montag that he doesn't understand the real reason for something?
Study Notes
Key Events After Captain Beatty's Departure
- Mildred and Montag read books following Beatty's visit, indicating a shift in their character exploration.
- The mechanical hound, representing oppressive surveillance, appears at their door soon after Beatty leaves.
Mildred's Emotional Conflict
- Mildred becomes distressed when Montag discusses Clarisse, indicating her denial about death and emotional disconnection.
- She expresses a preference for the vibrant and humorous content of television over reading, revealing her deep immersion in escapism.
Montag's Awakening and Faber's Role
- Montag believes books can prevent societal mistakes, showcasing his evolving perspective.
- He seeks a teacher to understand literature better, highlighting his journey toward enlightenment.
- Faber, a former English professor, becomes Montag's mentor, symbolizing the preservation of knowledge.
Faber's Background
- Faber worked at the Liberal Arts College, which was closed 40 years ago due to waning student interest.
- During their first meeting, Faber tries to conceal a book of poems, emphasizing the danger associated with possessing literature.
Montag's Exploration of Books
- Montag acquires a Bible from a woman who chose to die with it, realizing it may be one of the last copies in his society.
- He contemplates turning in other authors’ works to Beatty but fears that Beatty may discern his actions regarding the Bible.
Social Interactions and Distractions
- Mildred invites her friends, Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles, over to watch television, contrasting Montag's growing interest in books and deeper conversations.
- Montag experiences disruption while en route to Faber, particularly from the "Denham's Dentrifice" jingle, symbolizing societal distractions from meaningful thought.
Faber and Montag's Dynamic
- Faber initially suspects Montag's intentions are malicious when he calls, showing his fear of exposure.
- The moment Faber sees Montag with a book, his apprehension diminishes, indicating a bond formed over shared intellectual pursuits.
Montag's Journey of Self-Discovery
- Montag relates his struggles memorizing the Bible to a childhood experience of filling a sieve with sand for a dime, suggesting a sense of futility in grasping knowledge in a superficial society.
- Faber asserts that Montag does not fully comprehend the root of his unhappiness, prompting Montag to explore his existential concerns further.
Philosophical Reflections on Books
- Faber communicates the complexity of books, suggesting they contain multiple meanings and connections, advocating for deeper understanding beyond surface-level content.
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