Fahrenheit 451 Part 3 Flashcards

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What hint does Beatty say he sent to Montag?

The Hound

What does Mildred have in her hand when she leaves the house?

A suitcase

What does Montag suspect Mildred of doing?

Putting in the alarm

What does Beatty say is the real beauty of fire?

Gets rid of responsibility and consequences Signup and view all the answers

Instead of using kerosene, Beatty wants Montag to use what to burn down his house?

Flamethrower Signup and view all the answers

How does Montag figure the books got back in the house?

Mildred brought them in Signup and view all the answers

What does Beatty say to Montag as he is finishing burning the house?

Told Montag he was under arrest Signup and view all the answers

Who called in the alarm?

Mildred Signup and view all the answers

What did Beatty do to Montag?

Hit him on the head Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the 'green bullet' radio that Faber gave to Montag?

It fell out and Beatty took it Signup and view all the answers

What does Beatty say he will do with the radio?

Track the person talking Signup and view all the answers

What did Montag do to Beatty?

Killed him with the flamethrower Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the other two firemen?

They were stunned Signup and view all the answers

Explain Montag's dealing with the Hound.

The Hound injected a little of something into Montag's leg but then Montag killed it with the flamethrower Signup and view all the answers

What does Montag find in his old garden?

4 books Signup and view all the answers

Montag thinks to himself that Beatty probably wanted to do what?

Die Signup and view all the answers

Why is Montag having a difficult time getting up?

His leg is in pain Signup and view all the answers

What does Montag hear in the Seashell?

There is a fugitive on the run Signup and view all the answers

To where does Montag realize he is running?

Faber's house Signup and view all the answers

Why was Montag having such a difficult time crossing the street?

He didn't want to get hit but he didn't want to be seen running Signup and view all the answers

After Montag makes it across the street, from whom does he hide?

The teenagers in the car Signup and view all the answers

What does Montag do to the Black family?

Plants a book in their house and calls in an alarm Signup and view all the answers

What does Faber say there are a lot of along the railroad tracks?

Hobo camps Signup and view all the answers

Where does Faber say he is going? Why is he going there?

The hobo camps to meet a retired printer Signup and view all the answers

What has been brought from a different district to track down Montag?

A Hound Signup and view all the answers

Why does Montag tell Faber to burn the bedspread and the chair?

Montag's scent is on them Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Faber give Montag another 'green bullet'?

He doesn't have anymore Signup and view all the answers

What does Montag watch on the parlor walls?

The Hound stopping at Faber's house, and then running away Signup and view all the answers

What do the police suggest everyone do at the same time?

Look outside their windows looking for Montag Signup and view all the answers

What did Montag do when he got to the river?

Took his clothes off, covered himself in liquor, and put Faber's old clothes on Signup and view all the answers

What does Montag think of when he smells the hay?

Farm he visited in his childhood Signup and view all the answers

What did Montag think was looking at him?

The Hound Signup and view all the answers

What was looking at him?

A deer Signup and view all the answers

What did Montag hit with his foot?

Railroad track Signup and view all the answers

What was the single fact that Montag couldn't prove?

That Clarisse had walked on the tracks Signup and view all the answers

What does Montag see?

A warm fire Signup and view all the answers

What do the men offer Montag?

Coffee Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the man Montag is talking to?

Granger Signup and view all the answers

What is the colorless fluid in the small bottle supposed to do?

Change his scent Signup and view all the answers

Why is the chase still going on if they have lost Montag?

They don't want the people to know that they failed Signup and view all the answers

What does Montag see in the portable viewer?

The Hound attacks somebody else Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Montag's Conflict with Authority

Beatty hints at having sent The Hound after Montag.
Mildred leaves the house with a suitcase, indicating her desire to escape.
Montag suspects Mildred of reporting him by triggering the alarm.
Beatty describes fire as a means to eliminate responsibility and consequences.

Montag's Actions and Realizations

Instead of kerosene, Beatty instructs Montag to use a flamethrower to burn his own house.
Montag deduces that Mildred is the one who brought the contraband books into their home.
As Montag burns the house, Beatty announces that Montag is under arrest.
Mildred is revealed to be the one who called the alarm on Montag.

The Climax of Conflict

Beatty physically confronts Montag, hitting him on the head.
Montag kills Beatty using the flamethrower in a moment of rebellion.
Other firemen are left stunned by Montag's drastic action.

Escapism and Survival

The Hound injects Montag in the leg, but he manages to kill it with the flamethrower.
Montag discovers four hidden books in his old garden, a symbol of his resistance.
He contemplates that Beatty may have desired death, reflecting on their final confrontation.

Montag's Flight and Transformation

While running, Montag struggles due to pain in his leg.
He hears news of a fugitive on the run through the Seashell radio.
Upon reaching the river, Montag strips off his clothes, douses himself in liquor, and dons Faber's old garments to mask his scent.

Themes of Resistance and Change

Montag recognizes a deer observing him, a stark contrast to his previous life.
He inadvertently kicks the railroad track, symbolizing his journey towards freedom.
Montag cannot prove that Clarisse had once walked the tracks, highlighting his feelings of loss.

Connection with Others

A warm fire represents community and refuge for Montag.
He is offered coffee by the men he encounters, suggesting hospitality in a time of crisis.
Montag converses with Granger, indicating a potential alliance with others who seek knowledge and resistance.

Ongoing Pursuit and Deception

A colorless fluid is used to change Montag's scent, aiding in his escape.
The authorities persist in the chase to maintain an image of competency, not wanting the public to see their failure.
The portable viewer reveals a Hound attacking another target, demonstrating the ongoing violence of the oppressive regime.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts and events from Part 3, 'Burning Bright', of Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451'. These flashcards cover important themes, characters, and quotes. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of this classic dystopian novel.