Dynamic Characters In Fahrenheit 451

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Throughout Fahrenheit 451, Guy Montag is a dynamic character because he had to change his lifestyle in order to be happy with his life. When Montag states, “Of course I’m happy. What does she think? I’m not?”, it shows that Montag is not happy because he questions himself about his deposition and whether or not he actually is happy (Bradbury 8). This is significant because Montag only cared about his job requirement, which was burning books. Additionally, he had no friends and did not even appreciate his wife. However, when he being reading books and lost his job afterwards, he lost the only thing in his life that kept him sane. However, Montag realizes many qualities of his life he has never experienced before. This happens as he floats down

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