Guy+Fawkes


 * The flutter of cards, motion of hands, of eyelids, the drone of the time-voice in the firehouse ceiling "...one thirty five, Thursday morning, November fourth... one thirty six... one thirty seven A.M..."**

This statement refers to Guy Fawkes Day, which is actually November 5th. Today, Guy Fawkes is considered a terrorist who tried to blow up the English parliament on November 5th. This attack was planned and executed as an act against the government not unlike the one in this book.

We believe Bradbury used this because he wanted to show that war was upon them and that there was people wanting to take down the government. Also, Guy Montag could possibly be from Guy Fawkes since they both wanted to oppose the government.



ABOVE: Guy Fawkes RIGHT: Guy Fawkes Day celebration

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