Character Development In Fahrenheit 451
Kathy Szelag
LAS 246
04/19/2016
Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 was a dystopian novel that presented a future American society where books were outlawed and "firemen" came to burn outlawed possessions that they found. In this society, its frowned upon if people actually engage with one another and they walk on the side walk. Emotions and feelings are seemed as valueless and society discounts and strips away emotions. In the beginning of the novel, the reader was introduced to the protagonist Guy Montag. Montag was a fireman who burned outlawed books and took great pride in his profession. The reader quickly learned that Montag was unimaginative and seemed to be a mindless servant to society. One day as he was walking home he ran …show more content…
This was a critical point in Montag’s development because he watched the women stay in a burning house for her books. This took a toll on Montag and his thirst for knowledge increased and he searched for an educator that he could trust. His boss, Captain Beatty began to notice changes in Montag and told him not to feel guilty even though this has happened to many other firemen. However, Montag’s curiosity ran wild and he found Mr. Faber who transformed Montag into a completely different character. Montag’s metamorphosis continued when Beatty went to arrest him but Montag took a flamethrower and burned Beatty alive. Mr. Faber was talking to Montag through an ear device in which Montag used for guidance. He had to flee the city and go into hiding so no one can find him and bring him back to the authorities. Mr. Faber directed Montag where to run and hide, which was outside of the city and Montag met a group of teachers and authors who were hiding as well. This group of men had the same goal which was to bring back books and stop the ignorance. Towards the end of the novel, Granger told the men, “right now we have a horrible job; we’re waiting for the war to begin and, as quickly, end, It’s not pleasant, but then were not in control, we’re the odd minority crying in the wilderness. When the war’s over, perhaps we can be of some use in the world” (146). This showed that the men are seeking to change the world and bring back books and actual conversation between
LAS 246
04/19/2016
Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 was a dystopian novel that presented a future American society where books were outlawed and "firemen" came to burn outlawed possessions that they found. In this society, its frowned upon if people actually engage with one another and they walk on the side walk. Emotions and feelings are seemed as valueless and society discounts and strips away emotions. In the beginning of the novel, the reader was introduced to the protagonist Guy Montag. Montag was a fireman who burned outlawed books and took great pride in his profession. The reader quickly learned that Montag was unimaginative and seemed to be a mindless servant to society. One day as he was walking home he ran …show more content…
This was a critical point in Montag’s development because he watched the women stay in a burning house for her books. This took a toll on Montag and his thirst for knowledge increased and he searched for an educator that he could trust. His boss, Captain Beatty began to notice changes in Montag and told him not to feel guilty even though this has happened to many other firemen. However, Montag’s curiosity ran wild and he found Mr. Faber who transformed Montag into a completely different character. Montag’s metamorphosis continued when Beatty went to arrest him but Montag took a flamethrower and burned Beatty alive. Mr. Faber was talking to Montag through an ear device in which Montag used for guidance. He had to flee the city and go into hiding so no one can find him and bring him back to the authorities. Mr. Faber directed Montag where to run and hide, which was outside of the city and Montag met a group of teachers and authors who were hiding as well. This group of men had the same goal which was to bring back books and stop the ignorance. Towards the end of the novel, Granger told the men, “right now we have a horrible job; we’re waiting for the war to begin and, as quickly, end, It’s not pleasant, but then were not in control, we’re the odd minority crying in the wilderness. When the war’s over, perhaps we can be of some use in the world” (146). This showed that the men are seeking to change the world and bring back books and actual conversation between