“The books are to remind us what asses and fools we are.” (p. 86) Montag brought up an idea to stage a crime and put books all over the firemen's building. This could have the building burnt to pieces and cause a lot of suspicion. Then Faber was very confused because Faber had originally plotted the idea, as a joke. Montag took it seriously and tried to convince Faber to go along with the plan. Faber of course thinks this is probably the stupidest thing he had ever heard come out of Montag's mouth. Then he proceeded to say that these books are to teach us of our ancestors mistakes and everyone needs these books, so they don't get hurt in the end. Montag and Faber both want to keep the books and stop burning them. These books are an important part of society because if someone made a huge mistake, overtime people may still be making the same mistakes, however they wouldn’t be at big or harmful. Eventually, Faber comes to conclusion that this plan just might work and can save humanity's future. The two need more help from anyone …show more content…
Montag said he gave the city ashes and the city gave nothingness to each other. Granger then said this, which is what his grandfather used to say to him. He is trying to teach Montag that no matter what you did it will still have an impact on people's lives. He was telling Montag to live everyday as it's your last and be nice to people because it will come back to bite you. Everyone who has ever touched you emotionally, physically, or spiritually has their DNA all over you and is always going to be there because with their works they have influenced us to be the way we are now. Granger also went into detail of his grandfather. His grandfather has been gone for years and his prints are still on Granger because of what he left behind...he left behind his words and support. Everything he had just shared with Montag had been the words his grandfather spoke to