Although Bromden is physically strong, he is made to believe that he is weak by the way he is treated inside the room. This annoyance pushes Bromden to hide in his fog; hence, making him weak. Like Bromden, Montag is oblivious to the world beyond his understanding. Montag's pleasures lie in burning the book and the houses where they are found. With the help of McMurphy and Clarisse, Bromden and Montag achieve true freedom. McMurphy's resistance to Nurse Ratched begins to awaken Bromden's own ability to resist the nurse's influence. Bromden slowly begins to understand that he is an individual with his own free will; in turn, the fog begins to fade. Thanks to Clarisse's love for nature, she begins to open Montag to a world outside of conformity. She sees that Montag is not like everyone else and that he has the potential to become a free-thinking individual. Clarisse is able to force Montag to confront his deepest problems with reality, ultimately allowing him to realize his own potential. Montag feels this deep connection with Clarisse and thinks there is an underlying reason why they have