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A free spirit who serves as the catalyst for Montag's awakening.

– Guy Montag, a "fireman" who burns books, begins to question his life after meeting his teen neighbor, Clarisse. A free spirit who serves as the catalyst

– Montag is forced to burn his own house, kills his boss (Captain Beatty), and flees the city to join a group of "book people" who memorize texts. 👥 Key Characters a "fireman" who burns books

LitCharts – Excellent visual aids for tracking themes and symbols like fire, water, and the mechanical hound. kills his boss (Captain Beatty)

"Seashell" radios and "parlor walls" (giant TVs) replace real human connection.

– Montag attempts to read and understand the books he has stolen, eventually seeking help from a retired professor named Faber.

The struggle between seeking truth and accepting comfortable lies.