The first couple of chapters of Fahrenheit 451 introduce us to the books protagonist, Guy Montag. Guy is a special type of fireman whose job is to burn books. He enjoys his job greatly and wears the number 451 on his helmet. 451 is the temperature at which paper starts to burn. He also wears a salamander on his arm and a phoenix disc on his chest. One day, on his way home from work he meets his neighbor, Clarisse McClellan. Clarisse says she is crazy and says that firemen used to put out fires instead of create them. She tells Guy that she comes from a strange family and does weird things, like read and walk places. Guy is attracted toward her, but she makes him feel nervous. Calrisse's unorthodox views and incredible power of identification intrigue Guy. The chapter ends with Clarisse asking Guy if he is happy, and Guy leaving to think about the troubling question and his new neighbor.
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