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Significance Of Montag's Denial In Fahrenheit 451

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I've noticed that Montag figured out lots with the help of Clarisse that should've been revealed by others earlier on. After Montag questioned the original purpose of firefighters, Beatty admitted it but with misinformation. Clarisse is significant in the novel as a catalyst despite her death. However, her talk of the future show how it would comprise of people with not enough knowledge of the past. Mildred's suicide attempt failed but after she woke up from the treatment, she denied having even a thought of killing herself. Her denial is just like how Montag hid his unhappiness behind his mask. Before I predicted that Mildred disagreed with the law against books. This still may be true because she might have given up but once help arrived, …show more content…

Therefore, it's justifiable why Beatty made a continuous effort to get Montag to side with the government. Yet with a predictable story in this novel, I effortlessly knew Montag was bound to change his direction and thinking to eventually go against Beatty. It's clear that Montag and Mildred's love wasn't very strong. Mildred didn't take their relationship seriously at any point in the novel. She only cared about being happy herself with her "family". Throughout the novel, Montag expressed his lost love for Mildred and how it wouldn't hurt him if she died. Yet in the end when he realized her death was near, he had thoughts of her. They met in Chicago. Mildred only took an interest in the technology around her which supposedly gave her immediate pleasure. She was largely concerned about herself and her enjoyment. Because of this, Montag had a feeling himself that Mildred didn't have any real love for him either. Perhaps he believed that she had changed. Though Montag at first thought he led a happy life, he wasn't living it honestly. With the help of Clarisse who seemed older than Mildred in wisdom, he has learned the truth of being happy. Montag couldn't believe his true state and dismissed it before but soon it sunk in. Mildred may be happy, but her happiness doesn't bring out the best in Montag. In any relationship, the people should …show more content…

Yet I think if she moved away without a mention, it would've had more of a mystifying twist no matter how foreseeable. However, Clarisse's death gave Montag a purpose. It helped him realize that everyone should have a right to be different and be themselves. With this is mind, he could make a change. (looking back at p59 last ¶ and 61 first ¶) To avoid controversy, give the people what they want. So if people don't like books, burn it. I don't agree with what this quote is saying because some controversy is useful in resolving others and making a positive change. Books would be useful and informative in Montag's situation. They are significant. However, the people believe that the books include make believe stories and so should not be trusted. This actually shows how the history of books itself wasn't well preserved only because some people didn't want to remember it. Yet, history is history and is needed to be recorded. The election looks like a joke to me. In their eyes, it's of great importance but only because they wouldn't want an unattractive president. In today's society, most if not all citizens care about what each candidate has to offer. I think this part of the novel was written to show the similarities and differences between our world and Montag's. Some people today vote for presidents without concerning themselves of the important actions candidates claim to

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