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In the book "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, Montag lets slip the line "Once in my life I like to hold in my hands the warm past" in his conversation with Captain Beatty. This quote reveals Montag's inner conflict and longing for the meaningful aspects of life that have been lost in the dystopian society.

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Fahrenheit 451 - What lie did Captain Beatty tell Montag?

Beatty explained to Montag that he had no idea why the hound was being hostile when he obviously knew the hound was out to get Montag. Beatty also told Montag there would be no trouble if he turned the book he stole in and Montag believed the false claim.


Captain beatty drove the salamander to whose house in Fahrenheit 451?

Captain Beatty drove the Salamander to Montag's house in "Fahrenheit 451." Beatty was aware that Montag had secretly been collecting and hiding books, and he wanted to confront Montag about his subversive actions.


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.


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.


In 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury what lie did Captain Beatty tell Montag?

Captain Beatty told Montag that firemen had always been responsible for burning books, even before the current society was established. This lie was used to manipulate Montag into believing that their society had always been built on censorship and book burning.


What was montag afraid captain beatty would discover when he came to visit?

Montag was afraid that Captain Beatty would discover his hidden collection of books and his growing disillusionment with the society and government that they were living in. He feared that Beatty might suspect his rebellious thoughts and actions.


In Fahrenheit 451 what was montag afraid captain beatty would discover when he came to visit?

Montag was worried that Captain Beatty would discover his hidden collection of books and his rebellious thoughts against the society that burned books. Montag feared Beatty would find out about his growing disillusionment with the oppressive government and the desire to protect knowledge.


Who is asked to burn the montag house to ashes?

In the book "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, it is Captain Beatty who instructs Montag to burn his own house down. Beatty gives Montag an ultimatum, forcing him to make a choice between burning his home or facing the consequences.


In book Fahrenheit 451 who is beatty?

montag's boss that tells montag to burn his books


Why does Montag stay in bed when Beatty comes?

Montag was sick and also he had a book under his pillow


Who was the final informant on montag's home in Fahrenheit 451?

The final informant on Montag's home in "Fahrenheit 451" was Captain Beatty, his boss at the fire station. Beatty had grown suspicious of Montag's growing interest in books and ultimately turned him in for possessing illegal literature.


Fahrenheit 451 what is montage worried about captain be atty finding at his house?

Montag is worried about Captain Beatty finding the books hidden in his house. He fears that Beatty will discover his secret obsession with reading and knowledge, which goes against the society's strict anti-book laws that Beatty upholds as Fire Chief.