Ø Montag is a developing or round character, meaning he has a complex personality that changes throughout the story
Ø He is the protagonist and main character, where the story is narrated in first person (participant narrator) and is told from his point of view
Ø Audience question: Why do you think the author choose to tell the story from Montag’s point of view? If not Montag, choose someone else’s point of view to tell the story from.
Ø My answer: The process of elimination led me to choose Montag. Both Clarisse and Beatty die so the reader would have a quick ending that might not be very satisfying. Mildred and the ladies are ignorant and lazy, so they would not have provided much detail to tell the story. Faber is cowardly and isn’t exposed to society as much; the majority of his life is in hiding. That would not capture an audience, plus the reader has to see the contrast between their lives and someone ignorant from the vast majority. Faber doesn’t see anyone like that, making Montag the best choice. He is exposed to every type of person and his job as a fireman …show more content…
He’s also the leader of the group and one of the only people that talk to Montag showing how confident and knowledgeable he is.
Faber
· Faber is another interesting and important character to this story. He helps guild Montag in his actions and Montag invigorates him, so he starts to step out of his shell. Faber becomes less passive and more concerned and active when:
“[Montag says]‘It’s time. I’m sorry about this.’ [Faber says]‘About what? Me? My house? I deserve everything. Run, for God’s sake. Perhaps I can delay them here”’ (page 129)
· Faber offers to delay the hound with the risk of loosing his life and house; he’s also going to go to the retired printer the next day, proving that Faber is starting to take action. He is not afraid of admitting his own flaws (being a coward); therefore he’s not at all
Ø He is the protagonist and main character, where the story is narrated in first person (participant narrator) and is told from his point of view
Ø Audience question: Why do you think the author choose to tell the story from Montag’s point of view? If not Montag, choose someone else’s point of view to tell the story from.
Ø My answer: The process of elimination led me to choose Montag. Both Clarisse and Beatty die so the reader would have a quick ending that might not be very satisfying. Mildred and the ladies are ignorant and lazy, so they would not have provided much detail to tell the story. Faber is cowardly and isn’t exposed to society as much; the majority of his life is in hiding. That would not capture an audience, plus the reader has to see the contrast between their lives and someone ignorant from the vast majority. Faber doesn’t see anyone like that, making Montag the best choice. He is exposed to every type of person and his job as a fireman …show more content…
He’s also the leader of the group and one of the only people that talk to Montag showing how confident and knowledgeable he is.
Faber
· Faber is another interesting and important character to this story. He helps guild Montag in his actions and Montag invigorates him, so he starts to step out of his shell. Faber becomes less passive and more concerned and active when:
“[Montag says]‘It’s time. I’m sorry about this.’ [Faber says]‘About what? Me? My house? I deserve everything. Run, for God’s sake. Perhaps I can delay them here”’ (page 129)
· Faber offers to delay the hound with the risk of loosing his life and house; he’s also going to go to the retired printer the next day, proving that Faber is starting to take action. He is not afraid of admitting his own flaws (being a coward); therefore he’s not at all