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
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Search Worksheets Ereading Worksheets Learn Stuff Simile Examples Simile Examples A simile is a comparison between two different things using the word “like” or “as” to make the comparison. Similes are generally easier to identify than metaphors‚ but not always. Sometimes a speaker or writer may use the word “like” or “as” and not make any comparison. These are not similes. For example if I said‚ “I like pizza.” I am expressing a preference for pizza not making a comparison. By the
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“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” I feel that this quote speaks of Clarisse and her stand in society. Clarisse McClellan is a seventeen-year-old girl who opened Montag’s eyes to see the world’s potential. She made him question the government‚ society and even himself. She was able to change society itself with her warm innocence and curiosity. She had an independent will that will never fade no matter what
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students to bring a picture of themselves for the first day of school. Teachers can use the media center camera and take a picture if needed. On the first day‚ have students make a bubble map describing themselves with their picture in the middle. For students who can take it a step further‚ draw a square around the map and give information to prove why. Allow students to work in cooperative groups to assist each other with adjectives. Allow class time to share and explain. As a math extension‚ graph
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The Power of Simile Throughout Macbeth‚ Shakespeare seems to choose his words with care. Although written in a formal style‚ the author fabricated a colorful play with the use of metaphors‚ imagery‚ and iambic pentameter by cautiously placing the words in order to fulfill a certain rhythm; however‚ Shakespeare exhibits a somewhat distinct use of simile throughout Macbeth (Hudson). As stated by the Oxford Dictionary‚ a simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another
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depending on how they treat them and what they do in their life. People can have a more meaningful impact having just met someone for a day rather then someone who has been present in their life for years. Montag‚ in Fahrenheit 451‚ was more impacted by Clarisse only knowing her for less then a week‚ rather than his wife‚ Mildred‚ of ten years. Clarisse was put in Montag’s life for less then a week‚ and fulfilled his life more then Mildred. Mildred and Montag have been married for ten years and they don’t
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Celsius 233: Clarisse the Catalyst “We are like chameleons; we take our hue and the color of our moral character‚ from those who are around us” (John Locke‚ English philosopher and physician). Everyone in the world influences others in many various manners. The influence can be diminutive or extremely significant but they always have an impact. In the novel‚ Fahrenheit 451‚ Ray Bradbury introduces a string of influential figures that drive the protagonist‚ Guy Montag‚ through a complete
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Clarisse In Fahrenheit 451 Clarisse McClellan seemed to play an enormous but diminutive role that has an impact on the main character‚ Guy Montag‚ as well as the entire book. I was intrigued by Clarisse from the very start. I loved how she appeared so dark and mysterious‚ as if she came out of thin air. The chemistry between she and Montag was almost immediate and it felt precise‚ as if that’s the way we should connect with every stranger we come in contact with. I read through Clarisse’s words
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In "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God‚" Jonothan Edwards makes use of similes‚ hyperboles‚ and repetition to strike fear into his audience in order to persuade them. By utilizing the sense of fear along with the rhetorical devices he manages to prove his point. By utilizing similes‚ Edwards makes a comparison to illustrate his point. An example would be when he states‚ "his wrath towards you burns like fire; he looks upon you as worthy of nothing else..." In the quote the comparison being
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slaughter. This simile has a very deep and emotional meaning to several people because the Jews did not have an easy life during this period of time. They were forced onto trains‚ not knowing where they are going‚ or where they are at. Sometimes they would even be told that they’re going to a certain place‚ but will end up arriving to a death camp. Comparing Jews to sheep has a great deal of relevance because they were both beat‚ killed‚ and tortured. The slaughter in that rooted simile was referring
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