Fahrenheit 451 PART 1!! Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who is Guy Montag, and what is his profession?
He is a fireman who burns books, which are illegal in his society.
What is ironic about Montag’s job?
Firemen in this society start fires rather than put them out.
How does Montag feel about his job at the beginning?
He enjoys it and finds pleasure in the destruction.
Who is Clarisse McClellan?
A curious 17-year-old girl who questions societal norms and changes Montag’s perspective.
How does Clarisse describe herself?
She says she’s “crazy” and enjoys thinking, walking, and talking—rare traits in their society.
What question does Clarisse ask Montag that deeply affects him?
“Are you happy?”
What does Montag discover when he gets home after meeting Clarisse?
His wife, Mildred, has overdosed on sleeping pills.
How does the society handle Mildred’s overdose?
Two technicians pump her stomach with a machine and show no emotion; it’s a common occurrence.
How does Mildred react the next morning?
She denies taking the pills and acts as if nothing happened.
What is Mildred most obsessed with?
Her interactive “family” on the large TV screens in their living room.
What does Montag hide behind the ventilator grille?
Books he has secretly taken from his job.
What happens to Clarisse?
She disappears; her family says she was hit by a car, but it’s suggested the government may have had a role.
What is Montag’s reaction to the woman who burns with her books?
He is deeply disturbed and begins to question the morality of his job.
What quote does the woman say before she dies?
“Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall this day light such a candle…” – referencing religious martyrs.
By the end of Part 1, how does Montag feel about books?
He is curious, confused, and increasingly drawn to them as a source of truth.
