In this passage, readers learn that there are unanswered questions behind the "fiery smile" that never leaves Montag's face. What are these questions? Why do you think his conversation with Clarisse McClellan bothers
him so much? What can you inter about the nature of his life thus far? Thinking about your own lives, write and
discuss how you handle being confronted with ideas and situations that directly conflict with your thinking about
the world. Come up with real life examples and compare these to Montag's thoughts and responses.