Fahrenheit 451 Character Analysis: Faber

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Graciela Canelas Somare
September 30, 2015
English/Literature
Character Analysis
Faber
Why watch them burn? Why not enjoying the purpose of them? It was such a hurt to hear about them burning and being destroyed. Society should’ve used the books how they were supposed to be used. Enjoying each and every word in them. This was from the perspective and view of Faber, in my opinion. He didn’t like the idea of the burning of books at all. Faber was a Smart man. He was a literature teacher, so he loved books. He really disagreed with all the firefighters, who were actually starting fires instead of stopping them.
Faber’s personality throughout the book is him trying to convince this man, Guy Montag, a firefighter, to stop the fires. Faber talks …show more content…

They were complete opposites. Faber was a wise man. One could tell that he really loved books and found the magic in them. “The magic is only in what books say (p. 83)…” “It is not the books you need, it is some of the things that once were in books (p.80).” These were some of the quotes that Faber said that expressed his feelings for books. Montag, was the opposite, he burned books and didn’t read any of them. Montag and Faber then near the end become foil, but as in a way that they were somewhat alike. Montag was a dynamic character that changed throughout the book and started to defend the books. Faber would be an example of a static character in part two of the book. Faber although, changed a little near the end of the book because of his timid personality, he became more outgoing and more brave. He had more attitude to fight the firefighters. Faber had more courage and near the end started to take action against Beatty.
As anyone can see, in conclusion, Faber became courageous and defeated Beatty. Faber as many people know, loved books and basically since he was a literature professor, his books were his life. As repeated, Faber was a really wise man who enjoyed the meaning of books, he is trustworthy and kind. “You’ll have to take me on faith (p. 92).” He said, as he demonstrated courage on helping Montag defend the

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