This is exampled when Phineas talks his way out of getting in trouble after sneaking out and drinking at the beach. ... After this which was the most important part of the story Gene realizes what he has done. ... This proves how in the book something perfect couldn't last. In the short poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" the central message is very evident. The very short poem is carrying a heavy message saying something that is perfect won't last forever. ...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

It is not easy to change the world within a short time, but they keep trying and never give up. ... At the beginning of the story, Montag is a robot like the rest of the people in his society. ... When he reads a poem called Dover Beach to some of Mildred's friends, Mrs. ... And my job gone and myself on the run, and I planted a book in a fireman's house on the way"(p. 131). ...

• Word Count: 1038
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School