![]() ![]() Meanwhile, Millie is unwilling to deal with reality and instead chooses to immerse herself in interactive television, seashell radio, and an addiction to tranquilizers. Soon, he realizes he is unhappy and no longer loves his wife, Millie. ![]() With his newfound friends, Montag witnesses the atomic destruction of his former city and dedicates himself to rebuilding a literate and cultural society.Īt the beginning of the novel, Montag develops a friendship with his 17-year-old neighbor, Clarisse McClellan, whose humanistic outlook and inquisitive nature prompt Montag to examine his life. Throughout the novel Montag struggles with his existence, eventually fleeing his oppressive, censored society and joining an underground network of intellectuals. However, Montag soon begins to question the value of his profession and, in turn, his life. At first, Montag takes pleasure in his profession as a fireman, burning illegally owned books and the homes of their owners. Set in the 24th century, Fahrenheit 451 tells the story of the protagonist, Guy Montag. ![]()
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