Montag and Clarisse have drastically different lives when they initially meet at the beginning of the novel. Life in Montag's home is mundane, unexciting, and routine. Mildred spends the majority of her time watching her loud, meaningless interactive television shows on her parlor walls while Montag sits idly by and remains silent. Montag's home is also dark, and there are no signs of life, which is typical in Bradbury's dystopian society. He rarely has conversations with Mildred, and their marriage suffers. In contrast, Clarisse's home is well lit, and one can tell from the street that people are awake inside doing something. When Montag asks Clarisse what is going on in her home, she tells him that her family is having a conversation. Something as simple as having a discussion and enjoying family time is unheard of in their society. Clarisse comes from an introspective, curious family that enjoys learning, having conversations, and experiencing nature. After having several enlightening conversations with Clarisse, Montag begins to analyze his meaningless, superficial life and wishes to make a change.
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