Guy Montag In The Book Of Ecclesiastes

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Guy Montag is the main protagonist in the story. He is a typical ignorant citizen until he meets Clarisse. He realizes that burning books is not the answer. He is a man who is willing to learn, but has a hard time grasping information. "I've been an idiot all the way, I thought I had part of the Book of Ecclesiastes and maybe a little of Revelation.
Guy Montag is the main protagonist in the story. He is a typical ignorant citizen until he meets Clarisse. He realizes that burning books is not the answer. He is a man who is willing to learn, but has a hard time grasping information. "I've been an idiot all the way, I thought I had part of the Book of Ecclesiastes and maybe a little of

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