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I believe Captain Beatty wanted to die because he was struggling with an inner conflict. Through all his quotations throughout the novel, we can conclude that he was very intelligent which made him not fit in into society. Beatty probably became a fireman because books caused him his problem (made him smarter) so he thought he could get rid of the knowledge he had by getting rid of books. Through this, we can assume he was "the boy in your own school class who was exceptionally 'bright', did most of the reciting and answering while the others sat like so many leaden idols, hating him. And wasn't it this bright boy you selected for beatings and tortures after hours? Of course it was. We must all be alike." (p61) The only memory associated with knowledge and information is that he was bullied for being that "bright boy". This makes him believe all knowledge is bad for him making him want to get rid of it. What he doesn't understand is that he will never be able to rid himself of words so he took the easy way out by killing himself.
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∙ 10y ago
Captain Beatty wants to die because he is disillusioned with the oppressive society he serves and sees death as a way to escape the emptiness and futility of his existence. He is also aware of his impending doom and chooses death on his own terms rather than face the consequences of his actions.
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∙ 13y agohe believed that books put upsetting thoughts in people's minds and kept them from being happy and satisfied
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∙ 13y agoMontag sets him on fire with the flame thrower right after he sets fire to his own house.
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∙ 13y agoHey! In Fahrenheit 451, Montag kills Beatty.
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∙ 12y agoHe had been killed by Montag.
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Why can't montag decide which book to give back to captain Beatty?
Montag struggles to decide which book to give back to Captain Beatty because he has grown attached to the knowledge and ideas contained in the books. He is torn between following society's rules and his newfound belief in the power and importance of literature. Ultimately, Montag's internal conflict represents the larger themes of censorship, free speech, and individuality in the novel.
Who is the antagonist of Fahrenheit 451?
The antagonist is Captain Beatty
What does captain beatty say about the quotation when they return to the firehouse and what does the incident show?
Captain Beatty says the quote is from Charles Baudelaire and criticizes it as nonsensical. The incident shows Beatty's contempt for literature and his belief in censorship and control over knowledge and ideas.
According to captain beatty if you dont want a man unhappy politically what do you do?
Captain Beatty believes that to keep a man from being unhappy politically, you should allow him to have enough ways to satisfy himself. This would involve not challenging his beliefs or making him feel uncomfortable about his political opinions.
Why did beatty want to die?
Beatty wanted to die because he was disillusioned with the oppressive society he was a part of, where books were banned and freedom of thought was restricted. He saw no way out of the system he had dedicated his life to enforcing, and believed that death was his only escape.
What happened to beatty?
If your talking about the book Fahrenheit 451, Captain Beatty is killed by Guy Montag. He does this by burning him alive with the flame thrower.
Who was beatty in the book Fahrenheit?
he was on of the antagonists, and the captain of the fire department :) Save
Why was captain beatty a literary expert?
He used to read a lot of books.
What does Captain Beatty use as a weapon against Montag and how it it fitting?
Captain Beatty uses logic and quotes from well-known books to cause Montag to doubt himself. It is fitting because Montag but all his trust in books for truth and Beatty uses it against him. Hope this helps...
Who is the antagonist in Fahrenheit the sieve and the sand?
Captain Beatty is the primary antagonist in "Fahrenheit the sieve and the sand." As the fire chief, he enforces the ban on books and intellectual freedom in the dystopian society of the novel. Beatty represents the oppressive government that oppresses free thought and individuality.
What does Captain Beatty tell Montag to do?
Captain Beatty tells Montag to burn his own house down as punishment for hoarding books and defying the law. Beatty explains that Montag must prove his loyalty to the fire department by destroying the books himself.
When did Charles Eugene Beatty die?
Charles Eugene Beatty died in 1998.
