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Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 . Notes – Part Two The Sieve and the Sand. Title: The Sieve and the Sand. Metaphor Montag’s frustration Can’t grasp truth/knowledge In books and life Can’t “fill” himself. Faber. Represents knowledge Former profession (Literature Prof.) Imagery Color White

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Fahrenheit 451

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  1. Fahrenheit 451 Notes – Part Two The Sieve and the Sand

  2. Title: The Sieve and the Sand • Metaphor • Montag’s frustration • Can’t grasp truth/knowledge • In books and life • Can’t “fill” himself

  3. Faber • Represents knowledge • Former profession (Literature Prof.) • Imagery • Color • White • Skin, walls, hair, beard, eyes, etc. • Portrayed as pure/unspoiled

  4. Leisure • Ironic • It’s the one thing they do have. • Technology • Allows for free time • How are we using it?

  5. Self-Destruction • Millie sees Montag • “a wax doll melting in its own heat.” • “Salamander devours its tail.” • Faber’s plan to burn houses

  6. Microcosm • Microcosm – a small world • Women’s gathering • Represents society • Attitude towards war, children, etc. • Happiness = Illusion • Montag’s hatred of them • Represents his hatred of society

  7. Poem- Dover Beach pp. 100 • Themes • Loss of faith • Desire for happiness • Sand and Water • Two symbols throughout the book

  8. Beatty • Series of quotes- purpose? • Beatty vs. Faber • Angel and Devil on Montag’s shoulders • Reflects on going struggle (in Montag) • Good and Evil

  9. Final Scene • Montag’s Choice • Books over Society • Strips him of his former life

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