... wrong with society and in particularly his wife. This realization is further noticed when he meets the free spirited Clarisse McClellan on his walk home from work. A complex teenager with a passion for life, Clarisse is considered "insane" by most people, because she enjoys nature, conversation, and observation all qualities that are ... to and through him. She has open up a world of realization that Montag had so quickly passed by in his life as a fireman. Clarisse questions Montag's happiness, by testing him with the dandelion to see if he was in love, and by showing him the finer thing...

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• Grade Level: High School

... a vast knowledge on different types of literature. Beatty is very articulate and passionate, which is shown through his conversation with Montag regarding the origins of books and using many evocative quotes to baffle Montag's thoughts and ideas. He is sympathetic about his understandings of the universe and the ways people live without any distractions or cruelty. Captain Beatty's dedications and loyalty ... also be described as generous and affectionate. When Montag came to him for help, he willingly abetted him in any way possible and helped him to escape from the police. Clarisse McC...

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