Wednesday, August 21, 2013

In Fahrenheit 451 what did Montag once tell Clarisse about the odor of kerosene?

The answer to this one can be found in the passage from
the very first time that Clarisse and Montag met.  He was walking home from work, and
met her on the sidewalk.  She said that she knew he was coming before she even saw him. 
He is confused at this and asks how--she says its because he smells like kerosene, and
that all firemen smell like kerosene.  Montag laughs at this, and says that was probably
true, because his wife, Mildred, always complains about it, even after he has showered. 
He then admmits that "kerosene...is nothing but perfume to me."  At this point, Montag
thinks that he loves his job, loves burning books, and loves even the smells associated
with his work.  All of those perceptions are about to change, however. I hope that
helped; good luck!

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