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What does Montag mean when he says, "They might just stop us from making the same damn mistakes"(pg. 70). Is Montag saying that books will be the solution to the world issues and that they will end the war?
When Montag and Mildred were going through all of the books, Montag begins to have an out burst. What was he going to say in this out burst when he claimed, "God, Millie, don't you see? An hour a day, two hours, with these books, and maybe..." (70) Before being able to finish this sentence the phone had rang. Was Montag going to finish by claiming that if they do read for hours a day, could they possibly influence what others in the society think about books and what they contain?
What has been happening in the world around Guy when he says, "Is it true, the world works hard and we play? Is that why we're hated so much?" (70)? Where exacly are they living and what type of world are they living around? Are they living in a safe and decent government around them while other areas live in total chaos and poverty?
At the bottom of 69 atomic war is mentioned and at the top of 70 Montag recalls hearing rumors that, “the world is starving… The world works hard… And rumors about hate.” and is confused because in America people are well fed, jobs are laid back, and everybody strives to be happy. Are the differences from America to the outside world the reason the books are censored? Do the people controlling the government no want its citizens to figure out what's going on outside their own country? Is the government hiding something that would disappoint it’s people?
And yet Beatty says that the government is just giving the people want they want- entertainment, no worries, equality, etc. It's an interesting question you are asking.
On the bottom of 76 when Guy goes to Faber's house he sees the book under Montag's arm. "Then his eyes touched on the book under Montag's arm and he did not look so old any more and not quite as fragile. Slowly his fear went"(76). How many people are left out in the world that would still react this way to see a book? His reaction is so positive and so genuine that it is hard for us to believe he is still alive, how if at all will it be possible to change someone that has been completely dehumanized by society to this?
Is the professor be someone who will connect the dots for all the questions being pondered in Montag's head. As he continues to read these books more and more ideas fill his headBack to page 68 in the story, the dog that came to door. could it have been the hound that was said to be used to kill people in the beginning of the store. did Beatty send it to scare Montag, knowing that it would set of the door alarm?
"What about Clarisse McClellan, where do we look for her? The morgue! Listen!" (69). The death of Clarisse was very overlooked in my opinion as nobody seemed to freak out about it. Is this how all deaths go? Was is just Clarisse because of her odd touch?
I agree. It seems like only Montag seems sad about it. Could this be another criticism of a society that no longer thinks? They don't even seem bothered when someone dies because they are so focused on entertainment and moving through life so quickly.
"The bombers crossed the sky and crossed the sky over the house..."(69) What's the point of the bombers in this society? And what military is associated with it?
Faber seems pretty adamant on letting us know he didn't do anything. Which leads us to believe that he probably has if he's denying whatever he's denying so hard. What did or did not Faber do?
while going through all of the books that he has Montag comes across one in peticular that is possibly very rare. "Professor Faber, I have a rather odd question to ask. How many copies of the Bible are left in this country?" (71). With there being so few copies of the Bible left, and Montag being in possession of one, what kind of responsibility, and power does this give Montag, and How much trouble could he get in for having a copy of it?
Imagine the pressure you would feel if you had the last copy of the Bible, or the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights, or ... whatever other important text for humanity.
Is it possible Clarisse dissaperance is a result of her being an "outcast" and not "fitting in" does the society cleanse its people from those who present problems or are problematic?
What does Montag mean when he says, "They might just stop us from making the same damn mistakes"(pg. 70). Is Montag saying that books will be the solution to the world issues and that they will end the war?
ReplyDeleteWhen Montag and Mildred were going through all of the books, Montag begins to have an out burst. What was he going to say in this out burst when he claimed, "God, Millie, don't you see? An hour a day, two hours, with these books, and maybe..." (70) Before being able to finish this sentence the phone had rang. Was Montag going to finish by claiming that if they do read for hours a day, could they possibly influence what others in the society think about books and what they contain?
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a solid answer to your own question.
DeleteWhat has been happening in the world around Guy when he says, "Is it true, the world works hard and we play? Is that why we're hated so much?" (70)? Where exacly are they living and what type of world are they living around? Are they living in a safe and decent government around them while other areas live in total chaos and poverty?
ReplyDeleteAt the bottom of 69 atomic war is mentioned and at the top of 70 Montag recalls hearing rumors that, “the world is starving… The world works hard… And rumors about hate.” and is confused because in America people are well fed, jobs are laid back, and everybody strives to be happy. Are the differences from America to the outside world the reason the books are censored? Do the people controlling the government no want its citizens to figure out what's going on outside their own country? Is the government hiding something that would disappoint it’s people?
ReplyDeleteAnd yet Beatty says that the government is just giving the people want they want- entertainment, no worries, equality, etc. It's an interesting question you are asking.
DeleteOn the bottom of 76 when Guy goes to Faber's house he sees the book under Montag's arm. "Then his eyes touched on the book under Montag's arm and he did not look so old any more and not quite as fragile. Slowly his fear went"(76). How many people are left out in the world that would still react this way to see a book? His reaction is so positive and so genuine that it is hard for us to believe he is still alive, how if at all will it be possible to change someone that has been completely dehumanized by society to this?
ReplyDeleteIs the professor be someone who will connect the dots for all the questions being pondered in Montag's head. As he continues to read these books more and more ideas fill his headBack to page 68 in the story, the dog that came to door. could it have been the hound that was said to be used to kill people in the beginning of the store. did Beatty send it to scare Montag, knowing that it would set of the door alarm?
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting question. Is the Mechanical Hound beginning to pursue Montag?
Delete"What about Clarisse McClellan, where do we look for her? The morgue! Listen!" (69). The death of Clarisse was very overlooked in my opinion as nobody seemed to freak out about it. Is this how all deaths go? Was is just Clarisse because of her odd touch?
ReplyDeleteI agree. It seems like only Montag seems sad about it. Could this be another criticism of a society that no longer thinks? They don't even seem bothered when someone dies because they are so focused on entertainment and moving through life so quickly.
DeleteWhat does Faber represent in the story? If Beatty finds out that he is working with Faber what does it mean for his future?
ReplyDelete"The bombers crossed the sky and crossed the sky over the house..."(69) What's the point of the bombers in this society? And what military is associated with it?
ReplyDelete"I haven't done anything!"(70) who is Faber, what does he mean for the story and why does he keep saying he hasn't done anything
ReplyDeleteFaber seems pretty adamant on letting us know he didn't do anything. Which leads us to believe that he probably has if he's denying whatever he's denying so hard. What did or did not Faber do?
ReplyDeletewhile going through all of the books that he has Montag comes across one in peticular that is possibly very rare. "Professor Faber, I have a rather odd question to ask. How many copies of the Bible are left in this country?" (71). With there being so few copies of the Bible left, and Montag being in possession of one, what kind of responsibility, and power does this give Montag, and How much trouble could he get in for having a copy of it?
ReplyDeleteImagine the pressure you would feel if you had the last copy of the Bible, or the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights, or ... whatever other important text for humanity.
Deletewhat were the machines in the professors room? Are they for copying, helping sleep or something much more sinister.
ReplyDeleteIs it possible Clarisse dissaperance is a result of her being an "outcast" and not "fitting in" does the society cleanse its people from those who present problems or are problematic?
ReplyDeleteDo you think when Montag asks if the family on TV loves Mildred and when she doesn't respond do you think she ever thought they loved her?
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