What is a quote from Mildred in Fahrenheit 451?
“Funny, how funny, not to remember where or when you met your husband or wife.” After Montag watches a woman burn with her books, he asks Mildred where they first met, and neither of them can remember.
What page does Montag describe Mildred?
On page 40, Montag asks Mildred, where and when they met for the very first time.
Why is Mildred depressed?
The alternative is a little more interesting: Mildred is deeply unhappy. She’s severely bothered by the fact that her life is empty and filled with hours of mindless television. But in this world, it’s Mildred’s job to be happy. Remember when she insists to her husband that she’s satisfied with their life?
Does Montag care about Mildred?
Montag is frightened by Mildred’s pill-taking habits, but not because he truly cares whether she lives or dies. His fear actually stems from the fact that he doesn’t really love her and is trying to avoid acknowledging that fact. Read more about why Montag and Mildred cannot remember when they met.
What happened to Mildred at the end of Fahrenheit 451?
The last we see of Mildred, she’s fleeing the house in a taxi cab. When the city is bombed, Montag figures she’s dead.
What does Mildred symbolize?
Mildred represents the inherently selfish nature of society in Fahrenheit 451. She’s more concerned about her personal well-being than anyone else’s.
What is Mildred and Montag’s relationship like?
In the novel Fahrenheit 451, Guy and Mildred Montag are a married couple who have a very distorted and ever-changing relationship. At the beginning of the book, the reader can tell right away that the Montags are very distant from each other and don’t have a strong bond.
How is Montag’s relationship with Mildred?
Who is Mildred’s family?
Mildred’s “family” is the characters who appear on the “parlor” TVs. Why does the woman die with her books? The books represents knowledge, freedom, history, etc. All of things the governments has taken from the people over the years.