As 20th century novelist Ray Bradbury examines individual identity in his science fiction novel Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury transforms Faber from coward to courageous through the character Montag in order to prove man's ability to change. After Montag takes the book he stole to Faber, Faber reminisces life from a long time back when things were changing for the worst stating that he is an, ”innocent who could have spoken up” (Bradbury 78). Faber becomes too frightened of the government, causing him to not speak up and become guilty of cowardice. To think for oneself in this world is wrong and frowned upon. Faber isolates himself from society to avoid conflict with the firemen and the government. As Faber explains his uselessness towards the actions …show more content…
He is too timid to start a rebellion against the government himself, and waits for someone like Montag to do it for him, while he stays far away from danger. When Montag suggests that he and Faber print extra copies of books, Faber hesitates and declares that if Montag insists on telling him his plan, ”[he] must ask [Montag] to leave” (Bradbury 81). Faber is so used to the world being against the possession of books, that when Montag suggests they try and change this, Faber is averse to the idea. He does not want to get burned for trying for trying to change society, however, Montag’s determined nature changes Faber and begins his ascent to a courageous …show more content…
As Montag desperately makes his way to Faber's house after being declared as a criminal for burning those who see him as a violation to society, Faber explains to montag that he,”feels alive for the first time in years” (Bradbury 125). Montag changed Faber in a way that he can now think for himself and no longer has to cower in fear of being burned or put to death. Faber's courageous transformation allows Montag to become the leader of the rebellion effort. The teacher becomes the student, such that the student becomes the