Montag's life is unfulfilled and dictated by ignorance until he meets Clarisse McClellan, whose character is a catalyst. ... The professor has memorized literary works in the hopes that one day he will be called upon to recite them so that they may be re-written. Captain Beatty is another essential character. While Beatty's character vehemently detests books and those who read them, paradoxically, he is well educated and often includes literary references in each of his conversations with Montag. While the supporting characters such as Millie, Mrs. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

There are four types of allusion that are used more often - Mythological - Biblical - Historical - Literary MYTHOLOGICAL This type of allusion that is used in pieces of literature is a reference involving the use of different types of myths. ... This is done in order to enhance the effect of plot and characters in a story. ... LITERARY Literary allusions are allusions that make reference to another piece of literature. ...

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