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Who was Faber?
Who was Faber?
He was a retired English professor Montag had met in the park.
Why did Montag go to see Faber?
Why did Montag go to see Faber?
He needed a duplicate copy of the stolen book before he returned the original to Captain Beatty.
What three elements did Faber feel were missing from life?
What three elements did Faber feel were missing from life?
Quality and texture of information, leisure time to think, and the right to carry out actions based on the other two items.
What plan did Montag and Faber devise?
What plan did Montag and Faber devise?
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What was Montag willing to do to convince Faber to help carry out the plan?
What was Montag willing to do to convince Faber to help carry out the plan?
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What had Faber designed that allowed him to be in constant contact with Montag?
What had Faber designed that allowed him to be in constant contact with Montag?
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Why did Faber decide to go to St. Louis?
Why did Faber decide to go to St. Louis?
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Why did Montag burn the book of poetry in the wall incinerator in his home?
Why did Montag burn the book of poetry in the wall incinerator in his home?
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Where did Montag hide his books after the ladies left?
Where did Montag hide his books after the ladies left?
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What was the destination of the alarm on the night Montag returned to work at the firehouse?
What was the destination of the alarm on the night Montag returned to work at the firehouse?
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Study Notes
Faber's Role
- Faber is a retired English professor who forms a bond with Montag in a park setting.
Montag's Motivation
- Montag seeks Faber's assistance to acquire a duplicate of a stolen book before returning it to Captain Beatty.
Missing Elements in Society
- Faber identifies three crucial elements lacking in society: quality and texture of information, leisure for reflection, and the right to act on informed knowledge.
Plan Against Firemen
- Montag and Faber plot to plant books in the homes of firemen and trigger alarms to create doubt about their integrity.
Coercion for Cooperation
- Montag threatens to destroy his own book to force Faber into cooperation with their plan.
Communication Device
- Faber creates an electronic radio transmitter, known as the "Green Bullet," to maintain constant communication with Montag.
St. Louis Mission
- Faber plans a trip to St. Louis to recruit an unemployed printer for the purpose of producing book copies.
Poetry Incident
- Montag burns a book of poetry in front of Mildred’s friends after Faber instructs him via the radio to dissuade any curiosity about his possession of books.
Hiding the Books
- After the ladies depart, Montag conceals his books in the backyard to protect them from discovery.
Alarm Destination
- Upon returning to the firehouse, the alarm unexpectedly leads to Montag's own home, heightening the tension in the narrative.
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Test your knowledge about part 3 of 'Fahrenheit 451' with these flashcards. Learn about key characters like Faber and essential themes such as the elements missing from life. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of Bradbury's dystopian world.
