What 3 elements did Faber say are missing from a world without books?
In the book Fahrenheit 451, Faber says there are 3 elements missing from a world without books. The three elements are quality information, the leisure to digest it, and the freedom to act on what they’ve learned.
What are the three missing things Faber says Montag is missing?
The three missing “things” are quality of information, leisure to digest it, and the freedom to make decisions based on consideration of the first two.
What are the three things Faber feels are missing from their society?
The three things Faber says are missing from his life, and the life of his society are quality of information, time to think, and the right to act on your own thoughts. Faber says the second element is leisure.
What does Faber say the world needs?
Faber says that people need quality information, the leisure to digest it, and the freedom to act on what they learn. He defines quality information as a textured and detailed knowledge of life, knowledge of the “pores” on the face of humanity.
What does Faber claim the magic is in?
He reveres the magic in literature, which “stitched the patches of the universe into one garment for us.”
Why does Faber say Montag’s plan won’t work?
Why does Faber say Montag’s plan won’t work? The plan that Faber and Montag have is to plant books in the homes of firemen so that the firemen will get arrested and there will be no one to enforce the anti-book laws. The plan is not enacted because Montag is arrested when the fire run is to his house.
Why does Faber say that firemen are rarely necessary why won’t people be rebels anymore?
Faber says it is because “People are having fun” (87). Consequently, people would rather have a good time than become more educated and literate; therefore, the firemen aren’t as needed as they seem to be. Through this comment, Faber is drawing an important conclusion about the nature of society.
What does Montag do to the Bible to try to get Faber to agree to help?
To pressure Faber a bit more, Montag starts ripping pages from the Bible. This prompts Faber to jump up, plead with Montag to stop, and then Faber agrees to teach him and keeps the Bible. Montag leaves Faber’s house listening to Faber read The Book of Job through the radio device in his ear.
Why is Montag afraid to talk to Beatty?
Men like Captain Beatty cannot understand people who would willingly sacrifice themselves for ideas. This frustrates Beatty because although he can burn books, he cannot burn ideas. There is a lot of self-loathing going on with Captain Beatty as well. He actually loves the knowledge and wisdom that he destroys.