The two of them decided to come up with a plan to show people that books are not worthless. c. Montag and Faber are living in a world where everyone believes that books have no value to them and should just be burned. However, these two characters think differently about them. Montag has been stealing books, and Faber has been teaching him about them. He learns that books reveal the bad parts of life, which is why many people hate them and decide not to read.
Faber is the one to blame for Montag doing what he believes in. Beatty does not like having to keep his firemen in check; therefore, he let it slip a few times and tried to convince Montag to turn in the books and go on to his normal life. Montag wanted
Faber is cautious, and terrified of what he thinks Montag might do to him, as shown when he tells Montag that “I haven’t done anything!” (Bradbury 76) However, once certain that Montag really has changed, he aids him in his escape of the city, as well as finding Granger and the other people that lived on the railroad. To write the other way is to not conform with society’s values and beliefs, either privately or in the open without a care, they simply do what they feel is
In this book, Bradbury uses the character of Faber to expand Montag’s intellectual capabilities to understand reality, demonstrate the paramount desire to change the structure of their society. This is shown in numerous ways, the first when Faber tells Montag an interesting quote, this is when Montag first sees Faber at his house to ask him to teach him. Then Faber says this to Montag. "Mr. Montag, you are looking at a coward.
After killing Beatty, Montag rushes to Faber’s house where he learns from the rebel about the importance of books. In addition, Faber assists Montag with his cause, providing information and tools. “‘My cowardice is of such a passion, complementing the revolutionary spirit that lives in its shadow, I was forced to design this(86).”’Faber is essential to Montag’s journey even though he can only provide advice. With his “revolutionary spirit”, Faber creates a tool, which allows him to change the world and stay safe which is essential in his ideal life. His actions allow the reader to envision his ideal life where there is creativity and most importantly safety for all.
(Bradbury 163, 164). Although it seems as though Granger’s society is completely different from Montag’s, there are some similarities. Neither societies believe that human life is valuable – in Montag’s community, children kill each other for amusement; likewise, in Granger believes that humans are only worth what they know. “Montag began walking and after a moment found that the others had fallen in behind, going north. He was surprised, and moved aside to let Granger pass, but Granger looked at him and nodded him on” (Bradbury 164).
He pleads with Faber to help him, “You’re the only one I knew might help me. To see. To see…I want you to teach me to understand what I read” (pg 81-82). Faber agrees to help Montag, he becomes Montag’s mentor, and has a large effect on him. He also gives Montag an earpiece, to continue to educate him when they are not together.
At the beginning of talking with Montag, Faber refused to give Montag any advice about books, he was too scared and much of a “cowardly old fool”, so he tried to send Montag back home, he feared how far Montag would go
Montag is already realizing that he doesn’t know anything about his own world even though he is an adult, revealing the truth that knowledge really is crucial, and he breaks down even more later in the book when he hears in his head “‘Montag,’ Faber’s voice scraped
Faber was willing to risk getting caught for Montag, “I deserve everything. Run, for God’s sake. Perhaps I can delay them here-” These risk that they took for each other is only something true friends would do. Even with all of baggage that Montag carried around he was still able to find someone that accepted him for himself and was willing to do anything for his safety.
This is where he calls his acquaintance, Professor Faber, whom he met in the park. Faber doesn’t trust Montag when he first comes to his door, but he then realizes that Montag doesn’t want to hurt him. He just wants to learn. Faber was a professor and is old enough to account the intellectual downfall in the country. He considers himself a coward because he didn’t speak up for the burning of books and regrets that he didn’t.
Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 epitomizes Faber as the pusillanimous hero. Though both Faber and Montag resist the restraints of conformity placed upon them by society, Faber’s dissent takes a less direct path. Faber’s rebellious passion stems from his failure as a scholar in a dystopian future–an occupation of utmost importance–where knowledge is indictable. Paired with a revolutionary spirit gained from a newfound sense of identity with Montag’s cause, Faber persuades himself to suppress his cowardice in the pursuit of dismantling the knowledge-void society.
He first meets Faber in the park but that didn't turn into much. Wanting knowledge about books he finally calls Faber, reluctant to talk over the phone Faber and Montag agree to meet at Faber’s house. While at Faber’s house Montag and Faber get into a very deep conversation about the society they live in. One thing that seems apparent that changed Montag is when Faber said "So now do you see why books are hated and feared? They show the pores in the ace of life.
Montag has done a total reversal since when he met Clarisse. He started out as a man who burned books and destroyed ideas to a man who now not only wants to protect them, but bring back the freedom of thought. He seeks out a professor, Faber, who lost his job after his liberal arts school shut down because of lack of interest. During their first meeting, Faber is scared that Montag might arrest him or turn him in because of his position. Faber denies knowing anything about how many copies of different books are left.
When I enrolled into University of Connecticut in 2009, I was living my life conforming to other people's goals and not my own. Life purpose and life intentions are rich and valuable. It can also be helpful in aiding us to move through the challenges life brings us. Self-discovery is an evolving process. Sometimes you have to take a detour in life.
