Clarisse Vs Montag

Clarisse McClellan and Mildred Montag are both essential characters in 451. The two women both portray the existing society that they live in, and both show how well they blend into the lifestyle. They show their differences by the way they incorporate into society, what affect they have on Montag and their appearance. Clarisse is considered “anti-social” by the rest of the civilization. This factor causes Mildred’s lifestyle to stand out, and society portrays her as “social” and "fit with the crowd.” Mildred dreams and is constantly in the dreamlike lifestyle because of the "little seashells," that are constantly in her ears which play non-stop news, entertainment, and mindless talk streaming from the earphones. She spends most of
He has hid his knowledge for so long so when he met a girl who questions everything, he enjoys it. Unlike Mildred, Clarisse is alive and interesting. She is a rarity that helps break him out of his trance-like state induced by the government. She makes Montag begin to think by asking questions, beginning with the simple yet deep, "Are you happy?" (Page 7.) Everything about Clarisse is different from her open-minded manner and to her family who conversate with each other. Montag begins to question his relationship with people, Mildred, his job and society as a
Clarisse and Mildred are both key characters in the story so that the reader can fully understand the differences between the remaining societies. An example of those differences between Mildred and Clarisse is how well they incorporate into the society, the effects they have on Montag, and their appearance. To my way of thinking I believe that Ray Bradbury wanted to establish various characters and beliefs so that the person reading the story could judge for themselves which way of living fit into the modern society