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The twist in Ray Bradbury's novel (1953) is that the "firemen" are not those who "put out" fires. Their job was to burn books that were banned by the ruling society.
They aren't necessary in their "old" jobs because almost all of the houses are completely fireproofed.
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What happen to Clarisse in fahrenheit 451?
She dies by getting hit by a car. The kids in the car ran over people for enjoyment. Though some English teachers think this is a cover-up by the firemen to keep Montag from finding out they killed her.
What kind of girl is clarisse in fahrenheit 451?
Clarisse is "17 and crazy" and she is a girl who doesn't like the present conditions of her economy. She likes nature, and is interested in a time when firemen didn't start fires but stopped them. She is also interested in books.
Who likes to think and talk in Fahrenheit 451?
Montag's neighbor Clarisse McClellan : "Do you ever read any of the books you burn?"
What page in Fahrenheit 451 does Clarisse talk about school?
In "Fahrenheit 451," Clarisse talks about school on page 27 in the part where she discusses her thoughts on education and human interaction with Montag. She describes her school as a place where they learn facts but not necessarily how to reason or think critically.
What questions does montag ask that suprises beatty and the other firemen?
In Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451," Montag surprises Beatty and the other firemen by asking why books are banned, why people are not allowed to think for themselves, and why they burn instead of preserve knowledge. Montag's questions suggest he is starting to challenge the society's norms and seek deeper meaning in books.
Why were the houses in Fahrenheit 451 fireproof?
Since they moved so much into the future the houses naturally were fireproofed for safety. So when the firemen burned books the books burn but not the houses. The job of burning books (all of them were banned) were given to firemen since their old jobs (extinguishing blazes) were mostly unnecessary.
Who does clarisse date in the last Olympians?
Chris Rodriguez I think.
What was Clarisse's role in the novel?
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.
Do the United Kingdom use Fahrenheit or celsius?
Officially Celsius, though some people still think in Fahrenheit.
Why do you think that Bradbury would introduce Clarisse before montage's wife Mildred?
Introducing Clarisse first helps to establish a contrast between her curious and free-spirited nature with Montag's more conformist and numb existence with Mildred. This strategic introduction allows Bradbury to highlight the stark differences in character, setting the stage for Montag's transformation as he interacts more with Clarisse.
Who is Alex evan's girlfriend?
I think it's a girl named CVM or something like that. People say he likes them. He said her real name is Clarisse or Cat(:
What is the meaning of the temperature Fahrenheit 451?
The book is about a fireman, Guy Montag, whose job is to burn books. When he met a 17-year-old girl, Clarisse, she tells him that in the past, men used to save people from fires instead of starting fires to burn books. In Guy's hometown, not only people can't read, but they can't do other stuff that allows them to act human. Like for instance, they aren't allowed to have animals for pets nor have balconies. Guy is trying to change the world back the way it used to be before books were banned. The title, fahrenheit 451, is the temperature the firemen use to burn the society's books.In reality, paper combusts at many different temperatures, depending on the composition. It seems that 451F it is the temperature that "book paper" combusts at. Since "book paper" is much thinner than normal paper and has ink on it, it is more vulnerable to lower heatsAlso the station that Guy works at is the 451 station
