What mythical creature does Beatty compare Montag?
Beatty is comparing Montag to Icarus who was a character in Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Icarus’ father, Daedalus, fashioned two pairs of wings out of feathers, wax, and wooden frames to escape from King Minos’ labyrinth.
What does Beatty tell Montag about the history of firemen?
Captain Beatty comes by to check on Montag, saying that he guessed Montag would be calling in sick that day. He tells Montag that every fireman runs into the “problem” he has been experiencing sooner or later, and he relates to him the history of their profession.
Why does Beatty compare Montag to the myth of Icarus and what does he mean when he says Montag wanted to fly near the sun?
He is referring to the Greek myth about Daedalus and Icarus. He made wings for himself and his son, Icarus, out of wax and feathers. Icarus, in his excitement, flew too near the sun; the wax melted, and he fell into the sea and drowned. Beatty is saying that Montag let his curiosity take him to dangerous extremes.
Why is Beatty the one to drive the salamander?
Captain Beatty drive the Salamander to whose house? He has visited Montag’s house and made many comments to Montag about reading books. Beatty took it after he hit Montag and it fell out of Montag’s ear.
Where in the book does Clarisse die?
In the firt part of “Fahrenheit 451,” Mildred tells Montag that Clarisse is dead. He wants to know if she is sure. She tells him she is not sure, but she thinks the girl got run over by a car. She tells Montag that the family moved out about 4 days ago; that Clarisse was killed four days ago.
What is Mildred most afraid of losing?
Terms in this set (21) What is Mildred the most afraid of losing if Beatty would come, find the books, and burn down the house? We can see from this that he stole the books to bring life to the world, because since they haven’t been here, that must be the reason the world is so lifeless.