In “The Catcher in the Rye,” Holden Caulfield tells his friends that he has “a lie that I tell every day” and that is that he is not a “bad boy.”
What question does Montag ask his wife when he finally talks to her?
Montag asks his wife when he finally talks to her about their anniversary.
What does the burning lady say in Fahrenheit 451?
The burning lady says in Fahrenheit 451 that “fire is the only way to prevent the extinction of the human race.”
What thoughts does Montag have about Beatty after he murders him?
Montag thinks Beatty is a cold-blooded killer.
What does Beatty force Montag do?
Montag is forced to do what Beatty wants him to do.
What horrific thing did Montag do to Beatty How does he feel about what he did?
Montag feels very angry about what he did.
How is Captain Beatty manipulative?
Captain Beatty is manipulative in that he uses his position to get what he wants. He often uses his position to manipulate subordinates and make them do what he wants.
Do you think that Captain Beatty knows about Montag’s secret?
Yes, I think that Captain Beatty knows about Montag’s secret.
What is Montag’s secret?
Montag’s secret is that he is very passionate about the arts.
What phrase from a children’s fairy tale likely raises Captain Beatty’s suspicion that Montag has been illegally looking at books?
Captain Beatty is suspicious of Montag because he has been looking at books that Captain Beatty has forbidden him to look at.
What does Captain Beatty represent?
Captain Beatty represents the United States in the Vietnam War.
Why does Captain Beatty come to Montag’s house?
Captain Beatty comes to Montag’s house because he is looking for Montag. Montag is not home, so Captain Beatty assumes Montag is at the library.
What does Beatty say to Montag?
Montag tells Beatty that he is going to fire her.
What has Montag done that makes Beatty think that he might have a guilty conscience?
Montag has accused Beatty of sexual harassment and has threatened to fire him if he does not back down.
What do you think caused Mildred to betray Montag in the way that she did?
There is no definitive answer to this question as it is a matter of interpretation. Some possible explanations include that Mildred may have been hurt by Montag’s rejection and may have felt that she could not rely on him, or that she may have been influenced by her friend, Carrie, who had also betrayed Montag.
Why did Mildred take sleeping pills?
Mildred took sleeping pills to fall asleep more easily because she found that she couldn’t get to sleep without them.
What question did Montag ask Mildred while in bed?
Montag asked Mildred what she was going to wear to their wedding.
What Beatty reveals?
“Beatty reveals that he is a self-taught artist and has been living in exile in Rome since the early 1970s, when he was persecuted for his political views.”
Why does Beatty hate the fact that Montag reads?
Montag hates the fact that Beatty reads. Beatty makes him feel uncomfortable and like he’s not part of the group.
Why does Beatty call the firemen the happiness boys?
The firemen are called the happiness boys because they always have a smile on their face and help out when needed.
What does Captain Beatty tell Montag about history and about the need for firemen?
“Captain Beatty tells Montag that history shows that firemen are necessary in order to prevent fires. He also says that the need for firemen is especially important now because of the many fires that have been started in recent years.”
What does Montag reveal the book of poetry to Mildred’s guests?
Montag reveals the book of poetry to Mildred’s guests in order to show them that poetry is more than just a collection of beautiful words.
WHO reported Montag?
WHO reported Montag as a terrorist attack on 9/11.
What does Beatty say about firemen taking books Fahrenheit 451?
“In Fahrenheit 451, the firemen take books to keep them from being burned. They think that it’s a good thing because it means that the books will be preserved and used for future generations.”
What does Beatty’s treatment of the old woman tell you about his character?
Beatty’s treatment of the old woman tells us that he is a man of his word and is not a liar.
How does Beatty reveal truth?
Beatty reveals truth by using his own experiences and those of others to make his point.
Is Captain Beatty a round or flat character?
Captain Beatty is a round character.
What statement from Captain Beatty best illustrates his personal character?
“Captain Beatty is a brave and fearless leader. He never backs down from a fight and always puts the safety of his crew first.”
What secret does Montag reveal Mildred?
Montag reveals to Mildred that he has a secret.
How is Captain Beatty different from Montag?
Captain Beatty is more like Montag in that he is a good captain and he always tries to do the right thing. He is also a little more reckless than Montag.
What unspoken deal did Beatty make with Montag?
Montag was very angry at Beatty for what he felt was an unfair treatment. Beatty tried to make up for what he had done by giving Montag a job at his company.