Is it possible to go from someone who conforms, to becoming a full on individual? In Fahrenheit 451, there are characters that stick to following the crowd, while Montag believes that having a little individuality can only benefit him. Bradbury reveals the theme that despite the fact that every character shows some form on conformity, Montag is the one that breaks out of the ordinary to become one with himself.
In this first example, Montag accommodates to the law that states that no one can own or read books. In this scene, Clarisse asks Montag about whether he has peeked into any of the book he has burned while on the job. Montag gets really firm with her and makes it clear that there is no way he could do that. In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury …show more content…
In this part of the story, Montag rips out pages from his friend Faber’s bible. In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury writes, His hands, by themselves, like two men working together, began to rip the pages from the book. The hands tore the fly-leaf and then the first and then the second page. Bradbury later writes, “Don’t, oh, don’t!” said the old man. “Who can stop me? I’m a fireman. I can burn you.” (88) This scene is important because Montag’s brushes aside the fact that he and Faber are friends, and takes out his fireman persona on him. By doing so, Montag demonstrates his loyalty to his profession, and shows that despite their friendship, he will not let Faber off easy. A couple pages back, Montag learns a bit about Faber’s past as an English professor and about what literature meant to him. Montag catches on the idea that as a former educator, Faber carries a lot of knowledge about what books are all about. While gaining insight into Faber’s former position, Montag begins to find interest in books as well. Later on in the page, Bradbury writes, “Don’t make me feel any more tired. What do you want?” “I need you to teach me.” This quote is meaningful because Montag’s character literally changes from one instant to another. The fact that he threatened Faber only to get him to teach him about books, is a complete plot twist. This part of the story is also really …show more content…
In this scene, Montag and Beatty are playing cards when Montag brings up the library that they fixed together. In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury writes, Montag hesitated. “Was--was it always like this? The firehouse, our work? I mean, well once upon a time…” “Once upon a time!” Beatty said. “What kind of talk is that?” (34) This quote is significant because Montag completely disregards the fact that Beatty is the captain, and puts himself at risk. A fireman finding anyone else suspicious is already risky, from captain to fireman is as dangerous as it gets. Not only can Montag lose his job, but he can lose his books, and even his
In this first example, Montag accommodates to the law that states that no one can own or read books. In this scene, Clarisse asks Montag about whether he has peeked into any of the book he has burned while on the job. Montag gets really firm with her and makes it clear that there is no way he could do that. In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury …show more content…
In this part of the story, Montag rips out pages from his friend Faber’s bible. In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury writes, His hands, by themselves, like two men working together, began to rip the pages from the book. The hands tore the fly-leaf and then the first and then the second page. Bradbury later writes, “Don’t, oh, don’t!” said the old man. “Who can stop me? I’m a fireman. I can burn you.” (88) This scene is important because Montag’s brushes aside the fact that he and Faber are friends, and takes out his fireman persona on him. By doing so, Montag demonstrates his loyalty to his profession, and shows that despite their friendship, he will not let Faber off easy. A couple pages back, Montag learns a bit about Faber’s past as an English professor and about what literature meant to him. Montag catches on the idea that as a former educator, Faber carries a lot of knowledge about what books are all about. While gaining insight into Faber’s former position, Montag begins to find interest in books as well. Later on in the page, Bradbury writes, “Don’t make me feel any more tired. What do you want?” “I need you to teach me.” This quote is meaningful because Montag’s character literally changes from one instant to another. The fact that he threatened Faber only to get him to teach him about books, is a complete plot twist. This part of the story is also really …show more content…
In this scene, Montag and Beatty are playing cards when Montag brings up the library that they fixed together. In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury writes, Montag hesitated. “Was--was it always like this? The firehouse, our work? I mean, well once upon a time…” “Once upon a time!” Beatty said. “What kind of talk is that?” (34) This quote is significant because Montag completely disregards the fact that Beatty is the captain, and puts himself at risk. A fireman finding anyone else suspicious is already risky, from captain to fireman is as dangerous as it gets. Not only can Montag lose his job, but he can lose his books, and even his