Fahrenheit 451 Quote Analysis

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Before reading Fahrenheit 451, I was warned that it had a bad ending. After completing the book, I wholeheartedly agree. Initially, the book had a unique storyline with likable characters, such as Clarrise. However, as the story progressed, it ended with a boring cliffhanger. Chapter three opens with the department arriving at Montag’s house, where he discovers that his wife–Mildred–has betrayed him by reporting his books to the authorities. I find this interesting because although Montag knows that Beatty will probably kill him and destroy everything he owns, he is not at all upset at Mildred. He is able to understand that she is not only mentally ill, but also mindless. In her mind, she isn’t actively betraying Montag, but simply doing what she’s been convinced is right. While Beatty is …show more content…

I think it was purposeful that he aggravated Montag. Research has shown a correlation between high intelligence and depression. Beatty is evidently well-educated and similar to Mildred, he likely felt that his life was meaningless and sought death as an escape. Montag has nowhere to go after killing Beatty, but despite being aware of the dangers of going to Faber’s house, he goes anyway. There, he discovers that they have deployed a Mechanical Hound from another district specifically to track him down with its pursuit broadcast. Montag apologizes for potentially ruining his life and Faber explains, “I feel alive for the first time in years..For a little while I'm not afraid. Maybe it's because I'm doing the right thing at last.” This sentimental moment seems to foreshadow the impending atomic bomb. I find their relationship heartwarming as they find solace in being each other's accomplice, sharing mutual ideas and thoughts. Montag quickly gathers himself, instructing Faber to get rid of his scent, then races to the river. There, he douses himself in liquor and changes into Faber’s dirty

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