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Influence On Montag In 'Fahrenheit 451'

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Francis Nimako
Ms. Tangren
Advanced English 10
19 May 2023
Influence on Montag
A wise man named Heraclitus once said, “There is nothing permanent except change". Everyone's story is unique, but every individual comes across challenges and difficulties which call for them to adjust to changes in their lives. Guy Montag, who is the protagonist in the book Fahrenheit 451, deals with a series of internal and external conflicts throughout the story. Fortunately for him, he meets a lot of people who teach him valuable lessons and inspire him to change for the better. Ray Bradbury, in Fahrenheit 451, uses characterization to show Montag’s dynamic character through his encounters with Faber, Clarisse, and Beatty.
Faber’s mentorship of Montag causes him to act more wisely in his …show more content…

Beatty instructs Montag and demands, “Burn all, burn everything…Fire is bright, and fire is clean” (Bradbury 57). Moreover, this piece of evidence implies that fire is a solution to the increase in the number of wanted books. He [Montag] is starting to change his perspective about book banning and burning. Montag seems uninterested and fears the possible consequences his actions could have. Now he has begun to grow individually and emerge with new morals. A couple of minutes later Beatty adds, “The important thing for you to remember, Montag, is we’re the Happiness Boys.. you and I and the others” (Bradbury 59). Beatty says this to suggest that firemen like Montag can work together and remove the sadness caused by the books. Moreover, Beatty wants Montag to feel some sort of connection with the other people and see his role as very important. Togetherness keeps happiness intact, and Montag prospers from Beatty’s words and uses it as fuel to accomplish his goals. Beatty’s relationship with Montag ultimately sets up the end of the story as he instills Montag with words of

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