Fahrenheit 451
8.01 Graded Assignment: Fahrenheit 451, Introduction
After the paramedics leave, Montag walks across the lawn and stands outside Clarisse McClellan’s house. Unlike every other home, it is brightly lit and inside Montag hears the voices of the family “talking, talking, talking, giving, talking, weaving, reweaving their hypnotic web.” What does Montag want to do as he listens to the McClellan’s talk? What does his reaction suggest about Montag at this point?