Toney Robbins once said, “It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” Heroic figure Guy Montag’s decisions are not the only matters that impact his destiny. One being, The Mechanical Hound. Another being, his job as a fireman. Lastly, his interactions with Clarisse. Montag determines his own destiny, but a few factors that have an act are The Mechanical Hound, his occupation as a fireman, and his interactions with Clarisse. First off, The Mechanical Hound has a great impact on Montag’s destiny. Montag possesses fear for The Mechanical Hound because of several incidents, for example, The Hound growling at Montag when he touches its muzzle. Montag lives in fear of The Mechanical Hound which keeps him on edge at the firehouse.