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Beatty’s confidence and authority
Bradbury uses this passage to highlight Beatty’s confidence and his casual disregard for the seriousness of the situation.
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Icarus
A reference to the mythological character who flew too close to the sun, representing Montag's self-destructive act of challenging society and seeking knowledge.
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Mechanical Hound
Represents oppressive government control and the dangers of technology as a tool for surveillance and suppression.
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Parlor families
Symbolize society’s obsession with entertainment, leading to isolation and the erosion of meaningful communication.
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Mildred’s report
Mildred's friends first alerted authorities about Montag, but Mildred herself made the final report.
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Mechanical Hound’s description
Describes the Hound as lifeless and threatening, emphasizing its predatory nature.
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Granger and the men’s knowledge preservation
They memorize books to ensure knowledge survives even if physical copies are destroyed.
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Status Quo
Refers to the existing state of affairs; Granger’s grandfather critiques society's resistance to change.
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Montag’s jobs
Fireman, fugitive, member of Granger's group.
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City comparison
Bradbury's imagery of the city as a 'heap of baking powder' depicts its complete destruction after the bombing.
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Eradicate
To completely destroy or eliminate.
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Conjure
To summon or bring into existence as if by magic.
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Conformity
The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to societal norms.
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Mildred and Montag's meeting
They met in Chicago; Mildred presumably died in the bombing, though it's not confirmed.
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Phoenix symbolism
Symbolizes the cycle of destruction and rebirth, reflecting humanity's capacity for both repeating mistakes and learning from them.
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Ecclesiastes and Revelation passage
Montag's reflection suggests a hope for renewal and the understanding that destruction precedes rebuilding.
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Montag evading the Mechanical Hound
He masks his scent by crossing a river and using a chemical disguise.
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The chase’s conclusion
Authorities fake Montag's capture by killing an innocent man on live television.
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Granger's book
A book about the importance of remembering and learning from history.
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F451 climax
Occurs when Montag kills Captain Beatty, fully committing to rebellion.
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Cassius quote significance
Reinforces Montag’s defiance and transformation from a passive figure to an independent thinker.
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