Question

fahrenheit 451 text dependent questions 1 (pg.1-15)

1. in the opening pages of the novel, how does montag seem to feel about his role as a fireman? (pg. 1-2)

1. how does montag feel as he heads home from work when he reaches the corner of his house? how does this feeling turn out to be valid? (pg. 3)

1. describe clarisse—in what ways are she and her family different from others in this society? (pg. 5-7)

1. clarisse points out how firefighters were different in the past. how does montag respond? who do you think is correct? (pg. 8)

1. the fifth question is partially visible, so its text is omitted as per instructions

Explanation:

Question 1

In the opening pages, Montag seems to take pride in his role as a fireman. He describes the pleasure of burning, the "sigh and shock" of the kerosene, and the way the fire "devours" the books. His actions (like grinning with the fire) and descriptions show he finds excitement and satisfaction in his job of burning books.

As Montag heads home to the corner of his house, he feels a sense of unease or foreboding. This feeling is valid because when he gets home, he finds his wife Mildred has overdosed on pills, showing there is trouble or emptiness in his domestic life that matches the unsettling feeling he had.

Clarisse is curious, thoughtful, and unconventional. She and her family differ from society: they talk to each other (unlike most who are isolated by technology), enjoy nature (she talks of smelling grass, looking at the moon), and question norms (she asks Montag if he's happy, which is rare). Her family also spends time together, walks, and has real conversations, unlike the technology - obsessed, disconnected majority.

Answer:

Montag seems to feel proud and excited about his role as a fireman. He takes pleasure in burning books, describing the process with enthusiasm (e.g., the thrill of the fire, the satisfaction of destroying books).

Question 2