At the very end of the novel, Granger says they must build a mirror factory to take a long look at themselves; this remark recalls Montag's description of Clarisse as a mirror in “The Hearth and the Salamander.” Mirrors here are symbols of
self-understanding, of seeing oneself clearly
.
What type of factory does Granger want to build?
At the end of the novel, Granger remarks that they should build
a mirror factory
so mankind can look at itself. This recalls Montag's description of Clarisse as a mirror in the beginning of “The Hearth and the Salamander.” Mirrors are a symbol of self-understanding, of seeing oneself clearly.
Why did Granger build a mirror factory?
Granger suggests that building a mirror factory is the first thing that they do to rebuild a society because that
was the biggest problem in Montag's society
. … By creating mirrors a society can decide for themselves who they are and what they want to become.
Who said Come on now we're going to build a mirror factory?
Quote by
Ray Bradbury
: “Come on now, we're going to go build a mirror f…”
What does Granger want to shove and cover in the biggest grave of all time?
Someday, Granger predicts, humans will build “
the biggest goddamn steamshovel in history
and dig the biggest grave of all time and shove war in and cover it up” (p. 164).
Why is Montag no longer empty?
Montag's escape out of the city to the peace of the country leads him to discover that “
He was not empty. There was more than enough here to fill him
.” How does his new environment compare to his former life in the city?
What lesson did Granger learn from his grandfather?
Granger was inspired by his grandfather's stories to share the purpose of life with Montag;
make change and cherish memories
, which is what Granger learned from his grandfather.
Who did Montag compare to a mirror?
Montag then views
Clarisse
as a mirror. Mirrors allow individuals to view themselves which is exactly what Clarisse enabled Montag to do. Montag shares a spiritual connection with Clarisse and is able to see his innermost fears when he looks into her face.
How old is Montag?
Guy Montag is
thirty years old
in Fahrenheit 451. He became a fireman at the age of twenty, and he has held the position for a decade.
How like a mirror is too her face?
How like a mirror, too, her face.
Impossible
; for how many people did you know that refracted your own light to you? People were more often—he searched for a simile, found one in his work—torches, blazing away until they whiffed out.
Why is Beatty suspicious of Montag?
Beatty is suspicious of Montag.
Beatty wants to sanitize Montag's curiosity
. In other words, Beatty wants to make the allure of books less enticing, less daring, just a phase each fireman goes through. In the end, the hint is also a warning.
What does Granger mean when he says we're going to go build a mirror factory?
When he says that they are going to build a mirror factory, he is speaking metaphorically. He means that
in order to rebuild their society, the survivors must take a long, hard look at themselves and think about their faults and mistakes
.
What animal would Clarisse be?
Clarisse is described as beautiful and different, something which I think describes
the Hummingbird
as well. She is also capable of herself and is optimistic, friendly, and light of her being, which is used to describe the Hummingbird as a spirit animal.
Is it true the world works hard and we play?
Is is because we're so rich and the rest of the world's so poor and we just don't care if they are? I've heard rumors; the world is starving, but we're well fed. Is it true, the world works hard and we play? Is that why we're hated so much?”
Does your family love you love you very much love you with all their heart and soul Millie?
No answer
. “Millie, does”—he licked his lips—”does your ‘family' love you, love you very much, love you with all their heart and soul, Millie?” He felt her blinking slowly at the back of his neck.
Who was Montag on Page 1?
Guy Montag is
a fireman in charge of burning books
in a grim, futuristic United States. The book opens with a brief description of the pleasure he experiences while on the job one evening.
