Question

1. who is the main character and what is his occupation? (3 sentences) the main character of fahrenheit 451 is guy montag. guy works as a firefighter. firefighters are not how they are now though. firefighters are used to set fires instead of put them out. 2. describe clarisse mcclellan and how she contrasts with the society around her. (3 sentences) clarisse mcclellan is guy montags neighbor. clarisse is very different than the world she lives in. clarisse has an old soul and she likes to be attentive. 3. what is the primary rule enforced by the society in the novel? (3 sentences) the primary rule enforced by the society is that books are banned. books were viewed as harmful during the timeframe of the novel. if someone was caught with a book they would immediately face repercussions. 4. how does society view \firemen\ and what is their role? the society views firemen as peacekeepers. society views them how the people in the novel \hunger games\ view peacekeepers. their role is to burn and set fire to all books and places holding books. 5. what is the significance of the title \fahrenheit 451\? fahrenheit 451 is the exact temperature where book paper catches fire at. 6. what is the first unsettling encounter montag has with clarisse? the first unsettling encounter montag has with clarisse is when she asks him many unsetting questions as they walk on the sidewalk after just meeting. 7. how does montag feel about his job initially? montag initially feel good about the job he has. clarisse than makes him second guess his choices.

Explanation:

1. The main character of Fahrenheit 451 is Guy Montag, who works as a firefighter, but in this dystopian world, firefighters start fires to burn books.
2. Clarisse McClellan is Guy Montag's neighbor. She is different from the society around her, having an old - soul and being attentive.
3. The primary rule in the society of the novel is that books are banned as they are considered harmful, and those caught with books face repercussions.
4. Society views firefighters as peace - keepers, and their role is to burn books and places that hold them.
5. The title "Fahrenheit 451" refers to the temperature at which book paper catches fire.
6. Montag's first unsettling encounter with Clarisse is when she asks him many thought - provoking questions as they walk on the sidewalk after just meeting.
7. Montag initially feels good about his job, but Clarisse makes him second - guess his choices.

Answer:

1. The main character is Guy Montag. He is a firefighter (but one who starts fires to burn books).
2. Clarisse McClellan is Montag's neighbor, different from society, with an old - soul and attentive.
3. The primary rule is that books are banned; those with books face consequences.
4. Society views firefighters as peace - keepers; their role is to burn books and book - holding places.
5. Fahrenheit 451 is the temperature at which book paper catches fire.
6. The first unsettling encounter is when Clarisse asks Montag many thought - provoking questions on their first walk.
7. Montag initially feels good about his job, but Clarisse makes him question his choices.