Set in the future, Guy Montag is a fireman in an American city, however, unlike any usual fireman, their job is to start fires rather than put them out. Bradbury presents a society with a passive acceptance of things; a society who do not engage in outdoor activities, read books, have deep intellectual conversations or think for themselves; but rather, they drive very fast, suicide is not uncommon, have wall size televisions that they are deeply attached to and listen to a radio that is attached to their ears.
Early in the novel, Montag meets a young teenage girl named Clarisse, who is not your typical member of this society. In their encounter, she converses with him about things he had never given a single thought to. Montag is fascinated by Clarisse, as she speaks of love, happiness, people and the books that he burns. After this conversation, Montag 's life becomes quite complicated. Firstly, his wife, Mildred commits suicide (it 's important to note that the plumbers who pumped her …show more content…
Beatty explains that all firemen go through the "itch", and somehow knows that Montag has a book. He tells Montag that he can read it, however the offer is conditional. Montag may only keep the book for 24 hours, to which he must return to work with the book for it to be incinerated. If he failed to comply, his house would be destroyed. This turns into a long night for Montag, who tries to get some support from his wife. However, Mildred cannot comprehend what is in the pages of the books, or chooses not to and does not understand why Montag is so fascinated by books (t is important to remember Montag reveals a stash of books he has kept in an air vent to Mildred). At this point, readers learn about a new character by the name of Faber, an old, retired English professor whom he met in a park. In order to gain more of an understanding about books and his own thoughts, Montag decides to seek out
Early in the novel, Montag meets a young teenage girl named Clarisse, who is not your typical member of this society. In their encounter, she converses with him about things he had never given a single thought to. Montag is fascinated by Clarisse, as she speaks of love, happiness, people and the books that he burns. After this conversation, Montag 's life becomes quite complicated. Firstly, his wife, Mildred commits suicide (it 's important to note that the plumbers who pumped her …show more content…
Beatty explains that all firemen go through the "itch", and somehow knows that Montag has a book. He tells Montag that he can read it, however the offer is conditional. Montag may only keep the book for 24 hours, to which he must return to work with the book for it to be incinerated. If he failed to comply, his house would be destroyed. This turns into a long night for Montag, who tries to get some support from his wife. However, Mildred cannot comprehend what is in the pages of the books, or chooses not to and does not understand why Montag is so fascinated by books (t is important to remember Montag reveals a stash of books he has kept in an air vent to Mildred). At this point, readers learn about a new character by the name of Faber, an old, retired English professor whom he met in a park. In order to gain more of an understanding about books and his own thoughts, Montag decides to seek out