Fahrenheit 451 Post 10

Montag's new group explains that they are a member of thousands of old professors who have stored sections of books in their memories. They are waiting for humanity to become prepared for books again, and they will help when the time comes. The men put out their fire and walk downstream in darkness. Suddenly, jets fly over the city and bombs are dropped vaporizing the entire city. Montag suddenly realizes that he and Mildred met in Chicago. The men head toward the city to help rebuild it from ashes.

Granger welcomes Montag back to life from death, symbolizing his attaining of a more meaningful life. The idea of transforming was forshadowed from Montag's fascination with the changing of books when they are burned. Montag now has exposure to nature, leisure to think, and freedom to act. Granger compares mankind to a phoenix, as the bird rises from fire to a new life. Granger remarks that the city should build a mirror factory to take a long hard look at themselves. Mirrors symbolize self-understanding. The last line of the book, "As we walk to the city," implies a symbolic connection to the burning of the city and the apocalypse of the Earth.

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