Beatty believes that firemen taking books and burning houses is done for the greater good of society, which is to eliminate dissenting ideas and maintain peace and stability. He argues that books are dangerous and that society is better off without them.
They're not aloud to read books.
The firemen's job of burning books was developed as a response to the proliferation of written material and ideas due to mass media. Their role was to control the flow of information and prevent dissent by eliminating books that challenged the status quo. This control over information and ideas was seen as crucial for maintaining social order and stability in a rapidly changing society.
Captain Beatty hints to Montag that he knows about his secret stash of books by subtly referencing specific titles during their conversations. Beatty mentions classics like "Romeo and Juliet," "Julius Caesar," and "David Copperfield," which could indicate his awareness of Montag's illegal activities.
Beatty says they destroy books to maintain social order and prevent the spread of dissent and dangerous ideas. He believes that books can lead to questioning of authority and disruption of the status quo, which the government wants to prevent.
Beatty says he will track Montag's conversations through the radio and use it to ensure that Montag is not reading or hoarding books. He wants to use the technology to monitor Montag's activities and make sure he does not break the law.
the items were magazines, comic books, and the little red book and the bible.
Beatty says that the country needs happiness more than anything else. He argues that by suppressing books and eliminating complex and controversial ideas, people can avoid discomfort and conflict, thereby achieving a false sense of happiness and peace.
Use the 'green bullet' to track him down.
Is breá liom na fir dhóiteáin
yes firemen interviewed said so there is a video of New York Firemen saying so on the internet which is 100% proof it was said.
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.
He didn't feel bad at all. He said that he felt as if Beatty wanted to die because he didn't struggle the whole time he just sat there.