The Sieve and the Sand

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Across
  1. 3. (Lost reflection and conversation in society)
  2. 5. Dentifrice (Commercialism, propaganda)
  3. 7. White Clown (Mindless entertainment)
  4. 8. of the Field (Biblical reference, simplicity vs. materialism)
  5. 11. vs. Individuality (Montag's internal struggle)
  6. 13. Reading (Montag’s mistake, emotional reaction)
  7. 14. Beach (Poem read by Montag, highlights loss of meaning)
  8. 15. Alarm (Montag’s house is reported—cliffhanger moment)
  9. 16. and Laughter (Mrs. Phelps cries, others laugh—society’s numbness)
  10. 17. Transformation (From fireman to seeker of knowledge)
  11. 19. Green Bullet (Secret communication, rebellion)
  12. 22. Reimagined (Religious distortion in mass media)
  13. 23. Parlor (Distraction, suppression of thought)
  14. 25. Fear (Cowardice vs. willingness to help Montag)
  15. 26. (Mentor, former English professor)
  16. 27. Radios (Constant noise, prevents independent thinking)
  17. 29. Hound (Threat, government surveillance)
Down
  1. 1. Influence (Still affecting Montag’s thoughts)
  2. 2. Beatty (Antagonist, represents authority and contradiction)
  3. 4. Firemen (Danger of being discovered)
  4. 6. & Death (Recurring theme—Mildred’s overdose, war)
  5. 9. as Destruction vs. Fire as Enlightenment (Shifting symbolism)
  6. 10. Friends (Mrs. Bowles, Mrs. Phelps—represent shallow society)
  7. 12. Hidden in the Vent (Montag’s secret, growing rebellion)
  8. 18. Things Missing (Books' importance: quality, leisure, action)
  9. 20. (Mildred turning Montag in)
  10. 21. and the Sand (Symbolism, Montag’s childhood memory)
  11. 23. War (Looming conflict ignored by society)
  12. 24. (Government control over thought)
  13. 28. Bible (Symbol of knowledge and loss)