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what they do is that they detect hidden and illegal books in people's houses and then they burn the books and the houses that conceal them. They do this for a living because it is the complete opposite of what firemen do now. Today, firemen put out fires instead of starting them, but in this society of F.451, every house is fire proof so there really isn't a need to have firefighters or people to put out fires. Then as controversy and conflict start to arise from the issue of books, the government decides to give firemen the job of burning books instead so that is why they do what they do for a living.
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∙ 12y ago
Faber defines the job of a fireman in Fahrenheit 451 as "custodians of our peace of mind, the focus of our understandable and rightful dread of being inferior." Firemen in the novel are responsible for burning books in order to maintain social order and prevent people from questioning the government.
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∙ 14y agoBeatty tells Montag that firemen are "custodians of peace of mind"
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∙ 8y agoThey burn books
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Who does Faber call a coward in Fahrenheit 451?
Himself
What is the volcanos mouth in Fahrenheit 451?
the house at which Faber is at
What was the new purpose for firemen in Fahrenheit 451?
book burners
In Fahrenheit 451 how much money did Montag give Faber?
Montag gave Faber $100 in Fahrenheit 451.
Why did Faber and Montag set up the firemen?
Faber and Montag set up the firemen by planting books in Montag's house and reporting it to the authorities in order to expose the corruption within the system and spark a revolution against censorship and oppression. They wanted to challenge the status quo and restore freedom of thought and expression.
Where do the firemen go at the end of section 2 in Fahrenheit 451?
The firemen are called to Montag's house because there are books there.
What is the definition of firemen from the book Fahrenheit 451?
start fire in stead of putting it out.
What is the slogan of the firemen in Fahrenheit 451?
"burn em' to ashes, then burn the ashes"
What page did was Faber first introduced in Fahrenheit 451?
Faber is first introduced in Fahrenheit 451 on page 77. He is a former English professor who helps Montag understand the importance of books in a society that bans them.
In 'Fahrenheit 451' people who told firemen who had books?
In 'Fahrenheit 451', people who were found with books were reported to the firemen by their fellow citizens, as possessing books was illegal and punishable by burning your house down. The firemen in the story were responsible for burning books instead of putting out fires.
How many years was Montag a firemen in Fahrenheit 451?
10 years. since he was 20.
Where do you find Questions and Answers on Fahrenheit 451 the 50th anniversary edition part one the heart and the salamander?
who was faber? who was faber?
