Montag reads the Bible

Montag and Mildred spend the afternoon reading the Bible, specifically the Book of Ecclesiastes. Montag struggles to understand the text, but he is drawn to its depth and meaning. Mildred is dismissive, finding the words confusing and irrelevant. Montag feels a growing connection to the ideas in the book and a desire to learn more. He realizes that he needs a teacher to help him understand what he reads.