Fahrenheit 451 Character Analysis

Essay #1 Gabrielle Trede

"Don't look to be saved in any one thing, person, machine, or library," Faber tells Montag. " Do your own bit of saving, and if you drown, at least die knowing you were headed for shore." Is this act of advisory decent? Is this superior suggestion at all? I know this recommendation is particularly functional. I can prove this with evidence.

My first piece of verification is towards the end of the book, when Guy survives after the realization upon killing Captain Beatty and leaving town. Montag relies almost entirely on gut instinct. The only exception is Faber and him, while planning the end of firefighting by positioning books in firefighters' houses. This is also shown when Guy takes Faber's scent identity, p.136 "One last thing. Quick. A suitcase, get it, fill it with your dirtiest clothes, an old suit, the dirtier the better, a shirt, some old sneakers, and socks..." It is certain that Montag wasn't looking to be saved, as he was sure that the two of the scents that the Hound could pick up would lead to his death. This is also taking note of the aforementioned objects he requested.

My next piece of confirmation is how Faber never looked to be saved himself.

He had attempted to help others, not vice versa. This is portrayed p. 86 "It's an insidious plan if I do say so myself", which visualizes Faber willing to try and help Montag. Faber is also depicted to overly care about Guy's idea to burn firemen's houses. Even going against his own advice when he saves Montag later - at least partially- he knows in death he tried his best to change the melancholic society

in

the world. Therefore, Faber is reliable source and generally would give only the best guidance.

My final piece of affirmation is against rebuttal. " Faber isn't a reliable source of information based on age/weakness." This statement is entirely false. In other publications, authors work with age for character and to progress story lines. Age shows increased character, as well as increased ability to be wise and have wisdom, and that is what we generally see.

In conclusion, all of evidence leads to the solution of "Yes, this is advice to follow." Without knowledge behind this, it could be directions never to be followed. However, there are always two sides in an argument. Rebuttal can easily be tossed aside in this case, and several others. That is why it provides the most advanced solution.