What are Faber's reasons for the fear this society has for books?

Answer 1

Faber says on page eighty-three that books "…show the pores in the face of life. The comfortable people want only wax moon faces, poreless, hairless, expressionless…Yet somehow we think we can grow, feeding on flowers and fireworks, without completing the cycle back to reality." 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. Faber talks about quality meaning texture to him, and explains that books have pores, features, and are truthful. Faber agrees with Mildred that television seems more "real" than books, but he dislikes it because it is too invasive and controlling. Books at least allow the reader to put them down, giving one time to think and reason about the information they contain.TV might look to be more fun than books, but it never gives you a chance to think about the information in your own way to reason your own conclusions.

Answer 2

Faber believes that people fear books because they contain diverse opinions and ideas that challenge the status quo, leading to potential conflict and disruption in society. He also suggests that books encourage critical thinking and individuality, which are seen as threats to the government's control over its citizens. Additionally, people may fear books because they have the power to inspire change and awaken individuals to the realities of their oppressive existence.

Answer 3

In Fahrenheit 451, books are hated and feared because they contain knowledge that would upset society.