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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.
What else can I help you with?
Why can't montag decide which book to give back to captain Beatty?
Montag doesn't want to turn in the book that Captain Beatty saw, but he is worried that if he turns in a different one, Beatty will realize that he has more than one book. He decides to have a duplicate made instead.
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?
He's not necessarily happy at all. He just realized that Beatty wanted to die, and granted what he wanted. I think it made Montag more sad than anything, because Montag was doing what Beatty couldn't ( rebelling against society )
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.
Why was captain beatty a literary expert?
He used to read a lot of books.
Who was beatty in the book Fahrenheit?
he was on of the antagonists, and the captain of the fire department :) Save
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 basically tells Montag to stop being curious and get back to doing his job. Beatty says that every fireman is curious at one time or another but that Montag shouldn't throw his life away to be satisfied.
When did Hetty Burlingame Beatty die?
Hetty Burlingame Beatty died in 1971.
