In the book “Fahrenheit 451” the character “Captain Beatty” is the antagonist. He works at the fire station along with Black, Stoneman, and Montag. They all live in a dystopia were firemen don’t put out fires, but they start them. The firemen are hired to light books on fire, because the government thinks books are evil and make people think/question the society they are living in. Many people living in the area just want to sit around and watch TV, and that’s what they’re expected to do. Montag begins to question society when he meets a young, gentle girl named Clarisse. Unlike many others, Clarisse is enticed about nature and learning. During the time Montag spends with her he becomes curious about actually reading the books. He begins