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What does the salamander represent?
What does the phoenix symbolize?
Immortality of books, cyclical nature of history, and rebirth of mankind
What does the Tower of Babel represent?
The contradicting and confusing nature of books
What does the Mechanical Hound represent?
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What does a mirror symbolize?
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What do books represent?
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What is the meaning of the color black?
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What does the color red signify?
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What does the snake or serpent symbolize?
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What does the sun or fire symbolize?
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What do rivers represent?
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What does the Good Mother symbolize?
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Study Notes
Salamander
- Represents fire; legend claims salamanders can live in and extinguish fire.
- Symbolizes the corrupt nature of government and the role of firemen.
Phoenix
- Symbolizes immortality of books and the cyclical nature of history.
- Represents the rebirth of mankind.
Tower of Babel
- Illustrates the contradictory and confusing nature of books.
Mechanical Hound
- Represents government control and technological manipulation.
- Symbolizes the reincarnation of vengeful furies, acting as enforcers of state violence.
Mirror
- Represents self-understanding and reflection, promoting self-awareness.
Books
- Symbolize freedom of thought, representing the suppression of ideas and individuality.
The Color Black
- Signifies the unknown, death, evil, and great power.
- Examples include charred ashes and references to death as "black dust."
The Color Red
- Represents blood, violence, and chaos.
- Examples include fire and the fireman's uniform, associated with the intensity of destruction.
The Color White
- Positively signifies purity and innocence; negatively signifies death and terror.
- Examples are characters like Faber and Clarisse, who embody knowledge and light.
Snake or Serpent
- Symbolizes evil energy and force.
- Examples include the stomach pump, representing technological control.
Sun or Fire
- A paradoxical symbol of creative energy and the passage of time.
- The setting sun symbolizes death, while the rising sun indicates hope and rebirth.
Water or River
- Represents death, rebirth, and the flowing nature of time.
- Examples highlight the contrasting elements of Faber (water) and Montag (fire) as they navigate danger.
The Good Mother
- Represents positive female archetype associated with warmth, nourishment, and growth.
- Clarisse nurtures Montag, providing him with truth and meaning.
The Wise Old Man
- A character who aids the hero; represents knowledge and moral integrity.
- Faber exemplifies wisdom and imparts understanding to Montag.
The Seas of Fall
- Autumn symbolizes old age and death, indicating transformation.
- The setting underscores the protagonist's dynamic change throughout the narrative.
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