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2. The conflicts between Mildred and Montag are that they both have a different meaning on life. So that leads them to have a lot of arguments and conflicts in their marriage. On the other hand, their attitudes and personalities are quite different. Mildred is very isolated and shut out from their world, unlike Montag who is more outgoing and social.
3. Beatty and Montag have different attitudes. For example, when Beatty orders Montag to do something, Montag does not agree that is the best decision to make. Beatty and Montag do not have a working relationship their personalities crash every once in a while. Montag is very curious about books and the world, while Beatty on the other hand has his own reserved perspectives of life,
4. Faber's character and relationship with Montag inspires Montag to
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"I'm not thinking. I'm just doing like I'm told, like always. You said get the money and I got it. I didn't really think of it myself. When do I start working things out on my own?" (pg. 92)
b. Montag said this, while walking from the subway with money in his pocket.
c. I think this quote is saying that everyone is being controlled, no one has a say to what they can and cannot do. Like Montag mentions he has to do what he is told.

a. "I don't want to change sides and just be told what to do. There is no reason to change if I do that," (pg. 92)
b. Faber said this when he was walking and talking to Montag.
c. This quote means that he wants to be himself and act however he'd like, but any way he goes he is going to be controlled.

a. "Silly words, silly words, silly awful hurting words,' said Mrs. Bowles." "Why do people want to hurt people? Not enough hurt in the world; you got to tease people with stuff like that!" (pg. 101)
b. Mrs. Bowels, Montag felt himself turn and walk to the wall slate and drop the books in the flames.
c. I believe this means that they live in a cruel society, and Montag is having even more issues because he is beginning to have true

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