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What does Faber initially suggest to Montag?
What does Faber initially suggest to Montag?
Why does Faber say we need books?
Why does Faber say we need books?
What does Faber compare books to?
What does Faber compare books to?
What does Montag ask Faber about his plan?
What does Montag ask Faber about his plan?
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What does Faber suggest might happen in a thousand years?
What does Faber suggest might happen in a thousand years?
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According to Faber, what is the only way the average person will see 99% of the things they are looking for?
According to Faber, what is the only way the average person will see 99% of the things they are looking for?
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What does Faber suggest Montag and others should do to the firehouses?
What does Faber suggest Montag and others should do to the firehouses?
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What does Faber say about the people who could help with their plan, such as professors and former writers?
What does Faber say about the people who could help with their plan, such as professors and former writers?
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What does Faber suggest could be used to help their plan, according to the passage?
What does Faber suggest could be used to help their plan, according to the passage?
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What does Faber say about the reliability of people in general?
What does Faber say about the reliability of people in general?
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Study Notes
The Conversation Between Faber and Montag
- Faber is hesitant to engage in a conversation about Montag's plan, fearing it might get him in trouble.
- Montag wants to share his plan, but Faber is skeptical and asks him to leave if he's going to talk about it.
Faber's Joking Suggestion
- Faber jokingly suggests printing extra books and hiding them in firemen's houses to sow seeds of suspicion among them.
- He proposes that they turn in an alarm and watch the firemen's houses burn, but later reveals he was just joking.
The Purpose of Books
- Faber believes that books are necessary to remind humans of their mistakes and limitations.
- He thinks that books are like Caesar's praetorian guard, whispering "Remember, Caesar, thou art mortal" amidst the noise of the world.
The Need for Knowledge
- Faber emphasizes the importance of knowledge and the need for a breather from the chaos of the world.
- He suggests that humans might learn to make better decisions with the help of books.
Faber's Serious Plan
- Faber reveals that he is serious about using books to bring about change, but warns Montag not to look for guarantees or salvation in one thing or person.
- He advises Montag to do his own part in saving the world and to be prepared to face the consequences.
The Insidious Plan
- Faber proposes a plan to see firehouses burn across the land, destroying them as hotbeds of treason.
- He suggests that Montag and a few trusted others could set the fires, using professors, writers, historians, and linguists who are angry and willing to take action.
The Actors and Historians
- Faber mentions that there are many actors who haven't performed in years because their plays are too aware of the world.
- He suggests that they could use the anger of these actors, as well as the honest rage of historians, to fuel their plan.
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Description
Explore Faber's plan in the novel 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury. Test your understanding of the conversation between Faber and Montag regarding hidden books and seeds of suspicion.
