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2. Clarisse uses three verbs that Montag seems surprised about: thinking, talking, and reading. Why does Montag think these things “startling”?

Answer: These activities go against the principles that his government has set. People don't do these things: they watch TV and listen to their seashells. People don't read anymore, because books are being burned. Without books, there's not much to talk about or think about.

--By Miss Gharda's Amazing 7th Period Class