This section of the book is called "The Sieve and the Sand" referring to a memory from Guy's childhood. His cousin said he'd pay Guy a dime if he could get the sieve full of sand. Needless to say, Guy failed miserably. This section of the book is appropriately named. Like the sand in the sieve, Guy realises that his happiness along with the rest of his world's has been slipping away despite the world trying to fill everyone with happiness.
I find it kind of silly that Montag was worried about understanding the meaning of the words in the books, especially the poetry. Even if you don't understand what was written, you should still be able to appreciate the rhythm and sound of the words as you read them. Good writers know that it's more than what you're trying to say that matters. It's how you say it. It's good that he wants to learn, but he shouldn't worry too much about it yet. If he can just enjoy it, the understanding will come later.
I felt really bad for the old man that Montag meets with. He was alive when they started to burn the books and morph society. He lost his job because only one student signed up for his class on plays. I can't even imagine that- only one student. I also can't believe that he didn't speak up when all those events were just starting. Maybe if he had had the courage to say something, he would have inspired others and they could have fought against what was happening. So I'm also a little angry with him and think he deserves what he got.
I loved the end of this section. "Why," Montag said slowly, "we've stopped in front of my house." Awesome. One of the ladies his wife had over must have sold him out. A really great twist would be if the old man had reported Montag. I doubt the wife would have turned her husband in because she wouldn't want the firemen to burn down her parlor with its TV walls. I wonder if they'll find the books now that Montag stashed them outside. Lucky he moved them earlier before going to work.
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