I'm not exactly sure but I think it is because Bradbury wants to show the clear contrast between the 2 characters. While Clarisse appears cheerful, his wife has just attempted suicide. Clarisse is outcasted by the others because she is "anti-social", but in truth she is not. Guy notices that he is unhappy with his life (the question that Clarisse asks), and that his wife isn't either. No one is happy in reality; they all live in fear of he government and do not talk to others.
Another view is;
Clarisse is introduced first in Fahrenheit 451 because Clarisse is more important in the development of Montag's character in the novel than Mildred. Mildred plays a very small role in Guy's realization of his dis satisfaction with his life. He does not really love Mildred anymore, but he shows a clear attachment to his 17 year old neighbor Clarisse. Of course literature, especially those expressing such clear political and social views as Fahrenheit 451, is open to many different interpretations. I believe this is what makes author's writing such as Ray Bradbury's so powerful. So you decide for yourself.
In Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451," Mildred tells Montag that Clarisse is dead on page 94. This moment is a turning point in the story and prompts Montag to question the society he is living in.
Mildred and Clarisse represent opposing perspectives in Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451." Mildred is a product of a conformist society, obsessed with superficial entertainment and disconnected from reality, embodying the mind-numbing effects of technology. In contrast, Clarisse is curious, introspective, and values genuine human connections and the beauty of the world around her. This stark difference highlights the themes of individuality versus societal pressure and the importance of critical thinking in a dystopian world.
In the book "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, several characters die, including Clarisse McClellan, who is hit by a speeding car, and Mildred Montag's friends who are killed in the nuclear bombing. Captain Beatty is killed by Montag, and it is implied that many other people die in the war that occurs towards the end of the story.
Neither Mildred nor Captain Beatty says exactly how Clarisse was killed. We just don't know.
Clarisse has freedom of thought. She's happy, because she enjoys conversation, and she hasn't been entirely corrupted by society like Mildred has.
In "Fahrenheit 451," When Montag queries his wife about Clarisse's whereabouts, Mildred casually says she had been meaning to tell him about Clarisse's family. She then proceeds to tell him that Clarisse's family moved away after she was killed in a traffic accident. Montag, obviously, is stunned and can't believe it's true.
Clarisse is curious, thoughtful, and enjoys meaningful conversations, while Mildred is superficial, apathetic, and prefers distractions like the parlor walls. Clarisse stimulates Montag's intellectual growth and challenges his beliefs, whereas Mildred represents the conformist, unthinking society that Montag eventually rebels against.
In Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451," Guy Montag's wife is named Mildred.
She talked about it like it was nothing out of the ordinary. Like she was the one who did it.
In the novel "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, Montag's relationship with his wife, Mildred, is complicated and strained. He questions whether there is love between them due to their lack of meaningful communication and emotional connection. Montag's growing disillusionment with their superficial marriage challenges the idea of love in their dystopian society.
She Remembered that she had forgotten to tell Montag that Clarisse's family had moved away because Clarisse had gotten run over by a car and killed.
Clarisse helps Montag to observe the world and society around him more. She opens his eyes to the surroundings. She asks him "Are you happy?" which really makes him think then he realizes he is not happy.