Review the novel: The Sieve & The Sand
Then, Response to the following questions:
1. What does Montag come to understand about Clarisse? What does he mean when he says, "These men have been dead a long time, but I know their words point, one way or another, to Clarisse?
2. Where did Montag first meet Faber' What transpired during this initial meeting'
3. Explain the significance of the tide of this section of the novel.
4. During their first meeting at Faber's house, what does Faber tell Montag about the importance of books' How does he respond to Montag's claim that books must be the "missing line in life?
5. Why does Faber describe himself as a coward? Is this an accurate description? Why or why not ?
6. What does Faber mean when he says, "Those who don't build must burn''? Is this theory accurate' Why or why not ?
7. Characterize Mildred and her two fnends. Consider (a) Mildred's attitude toward her television parlor "family," (b) Mildred's attitude toward Montag's curiosity about books, (c) Montag's comments about Mildred to Faber, and (o Mrs. Phelps' and Mrs. Bowles' reaction when Montag reads "Dover Beach."
8 What role does religion play in the society depicted in this part of the novel? Consider (a) Mildred's remark, "Who's more important, me or that Bible" (b) Faber's reaction to seeing a copy of the Bible, and (c) Faber's comment about the way in which Jesus Christ is portrayed on television.
9. How would you account for Beatty's ability to quote extensively from literature? What is significant about this particular ability?