In Fahrenheit 451, Montag is controlled by outside influences that begin his change several character fight for control of his mind that lead to thinking independently. The first area of focus will be how Faber is controlling Montag mind. Second paragraph will be on how Beatty controls Montag’s mind and the third will be on how both control his mind. Professor Faber and Captain Beatty try to control Montag’s mind through giving him directions on how to act, giving false hope, and through the use of manipulation.
Professor Faber is trying to help Montag with his plans but in reality is only control him. He gives Montag an earpiece and that’s where it begins. “Montag listen, only one way out, play it as a joke, cover up, pretend you aren’t mad at all. Then walk to your wall incinerator and throw the book in!” (Bradbury 101) This quote of Faber speaking to Montag shows how Faber is not asking Montag, but he is commanding him to do as he says. Which plays a big role on how he controls Montag’s mind. He crushed the book in his fists “Say yes” “yes” Montag mouth moved like Faber’s.(Bradbury 101) This a perfect …show more content…
Montag overextends himself for both Captain Beatty and Professor Faber. “Stick with the firemen Montag. “All else is dreary chaos.” Beatty says to Montag. “Don’t listen” whispered Faber. He’s slippery. Watch out. He’s trying to confuse you. (Bradbury 103) this shows how both Faber and Beatty are getting in Montag thoughts and he only listens. Montag doesn’t do it for himself. Montag you don’t look well? I’d hate to think you were coming down with another fever.” Said Beatty to Montag. “Montag hold on, He’s mudding the waters.” Said Faber to Montag. This shows everything that Montag is dealing with and how all of his thought come from something Faber and Beatty says. All in all Montag doesn’t think for himself. Beatty and Faber are in total control of Montag’s every move and
Professor Faber is trying to help Montag with his plans but in reality is only control him. He gives Montag an earpiece and that’s where it begins. “Montag listen, only one way out, play it as a joke, cover up, pretend you aren’t mad at all. Then walk to your wall incinerator and throw the book in!” (Bradbury 101) This quote of Faber speaking to Montag shows how Faber is not asking Montag, but he is commanding him to do as he says. Which plays a big role on how he controls Montag’s mind. He crushed the book in his fists “Say yes” “yes” Montag mouth moved like Faber’s.(Bradbury 101) This a perfect …show more content…
Montag overextends himself for both Captain Beatty and Professor Faber. “Stick with the firemen Montag. “All else is dreary chaos.” Beatty says to Montag. “Don’t listen” whispered Faber. He’s slippery. Watch out. He’s trying to confuse you. (Bradbury 103) this shows how both Faber and Beatty are getting in Montag thoughts and he only listens. Montag doesn’t do it for himself. Montag you don’t look well? I’d hate to think you were coming down with another fever.” Said Beatty to Montag. “Montag hold on, He’s mudding the waters.” Said Faber to Montag. This shows everything that Montag is dealing with and how all of his thought come from something Faber and Beatty says. All in all Montag doesn’t think for himself. Beatty and Faber are in total control of Montag’s every move and