![]() Like the majority of his society, Montag has a seemingly normal and worry-free life. Montag’s introduction to a young and thoughtful new neighbor, Clarrise, is a transformative experience and a catalyst for Montag’s search for meaning and happiness. However, this image of a carefree man who finds excitement in the destructive nature of his work does not last much more than the first few pages of the text. The opening line, “It was a pleasure to burn” (Bradbury 3), matches Montag’s excitement as he compares himself to a conductor playing a symphony. The story opens at the fiery scene of a house burning and Montag appearing to relish his role as the bearer of the torch, spraying the fire that consumes everything around him. As a fireman, Montag is tasked with burning down people’s homes when they are found to be hiding books. ![]() ![]() The protagonist of Fahrenheit 451 is 30-year-old Guy Montag.
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