When Montag visits Faber, Faber provides Montag with a lot of insight. One of the things he mentioned was the pursuit of happiness, and with this, three things that seem to be missing from people's lives. Quality information, leisure time, and freedom were what Faber considered to be the three keys to true happiness.
The first missing component is quality information that has a deep and “textured” understanding of life. While providing an explanation, Faber tells the story of Hercules and Antaeus, known for being unstoppable as long as he was stable on the Earth. Yet, Hercules defeated him simply by lifting off the ground. He agrees with Mildred’s argument, that television gives a more realistic impression than books, but responds with his preference of books. He claims books are a more suitable media because, not only do they allow you to stop and digest the information before continuing, but they require an effort to read and to understand what may be a complicated or difficult idea.
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Faber is guiding him as he shares his rich knowledge on life and opened up another window in Montag’s mind. He is now able to specify what in his life is making him unhappy and, as he accomplishes each of the three requirements, use this advantage to help others in his life. At this point in the novel. Montag understands the concept of quality information. He loves books and is slowly trying to save them. He also has a similar standpoint, (regarding leisure time), as Faber. Montag recognizes what is going on around him and, instead of distracting himself from it like everyone else, he learns from it all and applies that to his actions. This also demonstrates his knowledge pertaining to freedom. Although Montag is only in the early stages of his happiness, he is sure of what he wants and is determined to accomplish for himself, and others, the three requirements to the pursuit of