How Does Clarisse Change In Fahrenheit 451

She likes nature, she isn’t into violence, and she’s not into having an emotionless social life. She’s interested in odd things, which is what attracts her to Montag who is a fireman without the stereotypical fireman traits. In our world he would be stopping the fire’s not starting them. Throughout the story she asks Montag weird questions about his job and his life “Are you happy?” questions that no one else in his position would ever be asked by normal people. In the novel Fahrenheit 451 Clarisse McClellan represents purity. In a society based upon blind acceptance of government policy, she likes "to smell things and look at things, and sometimes stay up all night, walking, and watching the sunrise". (pg.11 Ray Bradbury)Clarisse does not accept the values set forth for her by society, and seldom takes part in activities, watching the parlor, which appeal to the others in her society who feel the need for the need for constant mindless stimulation. Clarisse is an individual who is in touch with her own soul, and she is able to see the world around her and honestly evaluate its worth. Her affect on Montag is huge. She is Montag's "motivation ". She is responsible for Montag's change. She also made him realize that he wasn't happy. Clarisse’s death affected Montag greatly, when he realized that she was dead, run over he starts to realize what kind of world they live in.Throughout the story Clarisse isn’t trying to teach Guy anything. She’s trying to learn from him. Her constant questioning ends up pushing the already doubtful fireman over the edge. Clarisse never tells Montag what to think; she just shows him that thinking for yourself is an option. She invites him to do it for himself, and he walks through the door she

We can see that Clarisse is a huge part of the book in how Montag's reacts to events even after she dies, and even how she contributes to Montag unhappiness. Like for example in Fahrenheit 451 Bradbury writes “yes I am very much in love he tried to conjure up a face fit the words, but there was no face(22)” it clearly shows that this relates with the argument because in the book he starts to get a little nervous when she asked him is he in love and that can affect the way he thinks in the long run because of the problem he is having with his wife. A better part of the book where we see how Clarisse is affecting Montag point of view of stuff is when they first met and she asked him if he was happy and in Fahrenheit 451 Bradbury writes “happy of all the nonsense(10)” you can clearly see that this also relates to the argument because for the second time in the book she asked him a simple question and he has over thinked it or he has just responded with anger. The importance of this quote is to show the reader that how he can get distracted from his life when Clarice is around telling stuff to really think about.

Unlike most people in Fahrenheit 451, she inquires a lot about the surrounding environment. She is seen as “antisocial” because she doesn’t mix with the “society”. It turns out that the meaning of “social” in Fahrenheit 451 is being the same as others. Clarisse gave Montag a spark of interest in the outside world, thus making him start to read books. Unfortunately, Clarisse gets run over by a car and dies. Later, Beatty says, ”You ask Why to a lot of things and you wind up very unhappy indeed, if you keep at it. The poor girl’s better off dead,” This shows that Clarisse was not supposed to be there at all. From existence of Clarisse, Bradbury gives us a comparison of the world with no interest and the so-called “normal”

The first time Montag and Clarisse meet, Clarisse shows that she is very curious by questioning everything. Many of these questions insult Montag or make him angry. Some make him wonder and question things that he has always known. In the very first conversation Montag and Clarisse have, Clarisse asks “'Are you happy?'she said.” (Bradbury 10). At first, Montag thinks this is a stupid question. Then after he goes home and ponders this question, he realizes that he isn't happy at all. Clarisse also tells Montag of a time when

Montag grew closer to Clarisse each time they talked, and he enjoyed that. So this shows that Montag, when he talks to Clarisse, gets to be himself and become independent and has to think for himself instead of everyone else thinking for him.

Clarisse made things real to Montag. Montag never had love, family, or feelings because he didn’t know what they were. He didn’t know what he was missing out on so he would never miss it. Knowledge changes people and Montag is the perfect example. With the knowledge he gathers he realizes what is wrong with their society.

Clarisse’s talking is significant to the outcome of the story. Her talking caused Montag to start reading books. This triggered the climax of the whole book. Her challenging Montag and his society’s thinking lead him to change his view upon literature. Even though Clarisse remained a static character, she influenced Montag to open his eyes and see what really is going on in his society. This insight is significant because it makes a connection to our society. Clarisse had certain characteristics that we have today. Since she was regarded as crazy, these characteristics of hers show how our society is different from their dystopian one.

Clarisse is always doing something new and try ping to discover new things around her. "I guess it's the last of the dandelions this year. I didn't think I'd find one on the lawn this late. Have you ever heard of rubbing it under your chin? Look." She touched her chin with the flower, laughing."..."Why?""If it rubs off, it means I'm in love. Has it?"He could hardly do anything else but look."Well?" she said."You're yellow under there.""Fine! Let's try YOU now."..." (22)Montag takes interest to her discovers and try's them for himself. Montag will later take affect to her trying to discover new things such as books and going against society and read them. She effected not only Montag as a person but his personality.

Clarisse is one of the characters who influenced Montag by showing her own world. Clarisse remind Montag the fireman’s real job. Clarisse said ‘”strange. I heard once that a long time ago houses used to burn by accident and they needed firemen to stop the flames”’ (pg 8). Clarisse is the one of character who read a book in conflict read society. She confused Montag on

Clarisse is a teenage girl that Montag meets early on in the book and is the first character to question the censorship. The importance of her perspective is that it is a prime example of someone who does not conform to the trend of censorship, is open-minded, and a free thinker that eventually inspires others to do the same. Montag meets Clarisse in the very beginning of the novel and she instantly spikes his curiosity. While walking from work one day, Clarisse asks Montag about the history of firefighters, explains that many people are afraid of them, but that she is not. Soon after, she goes on to ask whether they have always burned books and asks “Do you ever read any of the books you burn?” (Bradbury, 5). Montag quickly responds and continues to go on justifying his job without question, giving the audience the impression that he wholeheartedly supports what he does

The relationship between Montag and Clarisse is unique. Clarisse is fascinated with Montag's life and everything in the world and Montag is surprised how friendly and kind she is and how many questions she has that is considered to be wrong to think about. “‘He stopped walking. ‘You are one add one,’ he said looking at her. ‘Haven’t you any respect?’

Clarisse helps Montag look around him and see everything, from the smallest snowflake to the biggest tree. Montag never really thinks about what is happening in his life, or why it seems he never shows much emotion towards anything. Clarisse teaches Montag to look around and to pay attention to what is really important in life, just not what his society tells him. Even though I believe Clarisse was the reason for Montag’s major metamorphosis, I believe that there were two additional individuals that had a role to play in Montag’s expedition to find answers to fill the void in his life.

In Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451, Clarisse McClellan chooses to ignore the stale entertainment in society and focuses on filling her life with meaning and substance.

She is a round and dynamic character since she is always doing new things and helping other people out. She changed Montag’s view of life in a matter of days, making him feel emotions he had not felt in a long time and changed his point of view about books. She is a free spirit, constantly moving around and doing something different to have fun. She is viewed as being antisocial because asking questions, talking to other people, thinking, or even being a pedestrian outside is viewed as different. “I tell them sometimes I just sit and think...I’ve got them running,” (23). She tells Montag she is afraid of other kids her age because they kill each other and do not care if they are hurting anyone else (30). She enjoys being outside and pays attention to details such as the dew on the ground in the morning and thinks people cannot tell what grass looks like because it is all a blur as they drive by. “There's dew on the grass in the morning,” (9). She is a threat to the ideas about society in the novel because she is more complex than everyone else. She does not believe life is all about watching television and sitting home all day (9). Clarisse McClellan may have a small part in this novel, but her thoughts and actions affected everyone

Clarisse says, “I tell them that sometimes I just sit and think”(21). Finally, Montag is made aware of this simplicity. When he is trying to find happiness himself, he remembers that Clarisse finds contenment through siting, observing and thinking. Montag begins to notice that his wife is a foil as she had never done either one of those things. Bradbury supports Jameson’s quote of happiness by showing how Mildred is suicidal and has no connection with people and her only connection is with her “Family” in the walls on Television. Montag begins to find himself and starts to realize that he really doesn’t care about Mildred, that she is an empty vessel. Later in the book Montage feels a stronger connection to a girl that he has only spoken to a handful of times versus his own wife whom he is suppose to have a strong connection. When Montage almost died by getting run over he says, “I wonder if they were the ones who killed Clarisse! He wanted to run after them yelling. His eyes watered.” (114). Montag knew Mildred for years yet he realizes that when she leaves him she will never miss him or mourn him; Montag feels closer with Clarisse as marvels at her idea of happiness. Montag starts to develop deeper feelings about thoughtful people like Clarisse. He would cry for this girl he barely knew more than he would for his own wife whom he felt no connection to.