Is Beatty Justified In Stealing The Book Fahrenheit 451

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Many people around the world read, books, news articles or anything they can get their hands on to get vital information. Some also read to educate themselves, for instance in the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Guy Montag. In the society created by Bradbury, books are banned and are to not be in possession by the people. Although Montag read books in a society where books are banned, he still was trying to protect his knowledge. Even Beatty, the captain of the firehouse admitted to reading books. Therefore Montag is not justified in stealing the books because the censorship of books takes away his daily freedoms to learn and speak freely. He should not be justified in any other way than being not guilty in pursuing his very own knowledge and education.
Closely to Beatty, Montag was a part of the firehouse. Where the men burn houses and books instead of
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Beatty was the head captain of the firehouse and Montag one of his workers. One compelling question some may ask is, what is the difference between the two or what makes them different? Montag began to be full of curiosity and questions, as to why books are banned. Or even why some people would risk their lives to save them. Beatty has always had answers and was a very intelligent man, this led to some of Montag's curiosity. Has Beatty read books or even have books of his own? Books are banned and if anyone has them they are to be incarcerated. The censorship of books has led many people to being completely involved in technology. For example his wife Millie, her world revolves around her parlor and doing anything otherwise is completely unthought of. The control of banned books is closely

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