Answer to Question #319897 in English for Kelsey Jand

Question

Important Quotation:

Explain:

1) who said it to whom, when and why, and

2) what does it mean, and

3) how does it apply to the lives of 21st century readers? 

Quote: “If you hide your ignorance, no one will hit you and you'll never learn.”

Answer 1

The quote was said by Faber to Montag during the interaction Montag had with Mildred and her friend. It was said after Montag was seen to get angry with them after he finds them immersed in their parlor wall shows.

The quote explained how when someone makes a mistake, they are figuratively 'hit' by people who don't like the mistake. They in turn learn how not to make the same mistake again in the future.

To 21st century readers, the quote encourages them to not be afraid of their mistakes but instead to learn from them.