Saturday, March 21, 2015

In "Fahrenheit 451," how do Montag and Faber plan to save their society?

Montag, the main character, has abandoned his life as a book burner.  He is reborn at the end of the book into an individual who wants to live a meaningful life and make a difference in the world, a positive difference.  As he looks at the burned out city, he realizes that he wants to dedicate himself to rebuilding a society that values books and help start a new culture, a society where free thought is encouraged.

Faber, a retired teacher, is inspired by Montag's determination to learn about and from books.  Montag's spirit fills Faber with a sense of renewed purpose. He will now live according to his beliefs and not hide, but protest the oppressive society and seeks its change. 

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