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GE ASSIGNMENT

Question:How does the character of Clarisse McClellan in uence Montag's journey? In what ways
does she challenge his worldview?

Answer :
In Fahrenheit 451,Guy Montag ,the protagonist receives a very critical discovery because of
Clarisse McClellan. The character of Clarisse symbolizes curiosity, freedom, and individualist
attitude which contrasted with the oppressive, thoughtless society around her. Thus, all the gentle
yet interesting questions that Clarisse poses to Guy Montag set his travel to discovering himself
and his objection against the majority. His meeting with Clarisse is the rst step in Montag’s
transformation, who inspires him to question not only his life but also the very infrastructure of
their society and encouraging little true connection between people.

From the time of their rst encounter, Clarisse challenges Montag's world because she is di erent
from everyone he has ever known. In a society in which individuals hardly have meaningful
conversations with one another and are glued to screens, and screen time is increasing, Clarisse
is an exception. She is perceptive, sensitive to her surroundings and curious about everything.She
asks Montag, "Are you happy?” A question that shocks him because it is so uncommon in his life
and society. He has never questioned his own happiness or his work as a reman in a society that
demands him to burn books rather than reading them.

Clarisse's simple yet intense questions triggers something in him and he realizes how empty and
super cial his life has been. Besides, Clarisse's free-spirited nature brings the world into focus for
Montag too. She saw things that no one else did like the smell of rain, the shape of leaves, the
quiet beauty in the world around them. Montag begins to understand the beauty and depth that
life could o er beyond his limited, regulated experience. Clarisse’s view of the world shows the
oppressive, numbing quality of their society, one that forbids thought itself and praises empty
distractions.

As a result of his realization, Montag begins to doubt the system that he has obediently served.
That is why he becomes interested in rebelling against the system.Through her questioning and
open-mindedness, Clarisse reveals to Montag a world lled with possibilities, ideas, and
emotions, challenging him to reconsider everything he once accepted without question. Her
in uence leads Montag to confront the hollowness of his existence and to seek truth and
knowledge and sets him on a path of self-awareness and ultimately rebellion.
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