ESSAY
Describe the difference in Ray Bradbury's tone with regard to Clarisse & Beatty. Support your analysis with examples of Bradbury's diction and detail.


     A society where the firemen start fires instead of putting them out, hooked on TV, books being illegal, and where individualism is a sin. In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury's uses different tones between Clarisse and Beatty. As shown we can see that Clarisse is described as a girl who loves nature, who is interested into odd things and penetrates Montag with various question (Do you like your job? Are you happy?) Making him question his dissatisfaction of his life throughout the book. Whereas Beatty, the head honcho fireman is described as the man who knows more about books than anyone else and is seen as a bad human for doing his job.

     Ray Bradbury introduces Clarisse as the curious girl. Her curiosity is what lured her into Montag, a fireman who enjoys burning books and homes. As he meets Clarisse he realizes that she is different from the others and thinks differently, it is why she always tends to question. However, through out the book Clarisse was a major impact to Montag's life as her constant questioning made him realize his dissatisfaction in life. Bradbury introduces Clarisse like this because as humans we tend to question many things in life.

     On the other hand, Bradbury introduces Beatty as the guy who knows a lot about books. Compared to Clasrisse, Beatty is seen as the bad guy, the villain. Bradbury shows Beatty as the guy who follows the rules, not because he wishes to but because hes has to due to society. This shows us that we don't really know who Beatty actually is.

     Ultametaly, Bradbury's tone towards each of the character show that they are very much different, yet they are important in changing Montags view of life.

A STEP AHEAD OF THE HOUND
1. What did Montag do at the Blacks' house?
 At the Blacks' house, Montag hid some books.
2. How does Faber describe the war?
Faber described the war as distant to the people because there is a big crisis occurring and the people are not paying attention.
3. Describe Faber's TV.
 Small portable tv
4. What was on TV while Montag was on the run?
While Montag was on the run he was seen being chased by helicopters and hounds.
5. What was Montag running for when everyone looked out of their houses?
 Montag was running towards the river to clense himself.

THE CHASE IS ON
1. Why did the Hound attack Montag?
 The hound attacked Montag for two reasons, one he has hidden books and two he murdered Beatty.
2. How did Montag defend himself?
Montag defended himself by the flame thrower.
3. What did Montag realize about Beatty?
Montag realized that Beatty wanted to die because he didn't move as Montag approached him.
4. Where did Montag go?
Montag went to go see Faber.
5. What happened when Montag crossed the street?
 When Montag crossed the street a beetle was chasing him.