Mrs. Phelps says that according to the Army, the war is supposed to be quick; only forty-eight hours and then they would send her husband right back home. About her husband, she states that she isn't at all worried. On page 94, she says, "I'm not worried. I'll let Pete (her husband) do all the worrying. Not me. I'm not worried." She's completely convinced that her husband will be back home soon enough, although it is otherwise suggested throughout.
Mrs. Phelps tells Montag that her husband is off fighting in the war and that she believes he is not afraid because there is always someone to replace a man if he is killed. She also says she has lost two husbands already and that the war has become something routine for her.
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Mrs. Bowles's first name in "Fahrenheit 451" was Mildred.
In "Fahrenheit 451," Gloria's husband is killed by the Mechanical Hound after being mistaken for Montag, the protagonist. The Hound's mistake leads to a chain of events that ultimately sets Montag on a path of rebellion against the oppressive society in which he lives.
Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles are two of Mildred Montag's friends in "Fahrenheit 451." They represent the shallow and conformist nature of society in the novel, as they are more interested in mindlessly consuming entertainment than engaging in meaningful conversations or critical thinking. They serve as a foil to Montag's transformation and awakening to the oppressive nature of their society.
Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles respond indifferently to Montag's topics of conversation, showing a lack of interest and engagement with deeper ideas. They prefer shallow and meaningless conversations, reflecting the superficial and vapid nature of their society in Fahrenheit 451.
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Yes, in "Fahrenheit 451," Guy Montag's wife, Mildred, reports him to the authorities after she discovers his hidden stash of books. This action ultimately leads to Montag's betrayal and pursuit by the authorities.
Mrs. Phelps describes her husband as always being late, saying "If there's a delay, he always has a reason." She also mentions that he is always looking for new ways to improve his job.
Mrs. Phelps' husband is off fighting in the war, so she does not know his whereabouts and is indeed worried about his safety like any wife would be in such a situation.
Mrs. Phelps acts as if she is a part of a "television family" and is desensitized to the reality of the world around her. She is more focused on her TV shows than on the troubling events happening in society, making her character unsettling and strange.
Mrs. Phelps cries when she hears Montag read "Dover Beach" because she is moved by the emotional depth of the poem and is reminded of the beauty and meaning that has been lacking in her life due to the oppressive society in which she lives. The poem's themes of loss and uncertainty resonate with her own feelings of emptiness and disconnection.
In "Fahrenheit 451," Mrs. Blake and her house are burned by the firemen after she chooses to stay and defend her books rather than leave her burning home. This event demonstrates the extreme censorship and control over knowledge and free thinking in the society depicted in the novel.