In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, Montag was a mindless yet playful character; however, his mindset and demeanor change over time as he encounters Clarisse and Mrs. Blake. In the beginning of the story, Montag was characterized as a person who “might wink at himself”(Bradbury, 4), and wore a smile that “never went away”(Bradbury, 4). This display Montag was a mischievous and confident man who enjoyed his job of being a fireman. He would constantly wear a smile, in which implies that he feels satisfaction, and burning books and houses. Hence, Montag was a sinister man before he met Clarisse and Mrs. Blake. Although Montag was characterized as a malevolent man, his interactions with Clarisse has made him curious and excited. When Clarisse and