Discuss The Role Of Montag's Journey In Fahrenheit 451

In the book Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury introduces a knowledgeable, patient, and confident man named Granger who gives Montag hope and advice for his future. The character Granger helps build onto what Clarisse, Mildred, and Faber have taught Guy Montag throughout the novel. Clarisse plays a major role in setting up Montag´s journey to get where he is by telling him all the little things he is missing: ¨`Bet I know something else you don´t. There´s due in the grass in the morning.´ He suddenly couldn't remember if he had known this or not[...] `And if you look there´s a man in the moon.´ He hadn't looked in a long time.¨(7) Clarisse´s unusual behavior and curiosity in the world leads to the kickstart of Montag's journey in the novel. Ray Bradbury writes, ¨`Was it my wife who turned in the alarm?´ Beatty nodded¨ (111). …show more content…
His realization and understanding of the people in their community, due to what Mildred did, has created him to reach the point in the novel where he is alone with only the guidance of Granger and other hobos. When Montag goes to Faber for advice he does not receive the same warming and helpful welcome as he did with Granger later in the novel. He conjectures that he is an ¨old [man] who stay[s] home, afraid¨ (100). Therefore he ¨[has] no right to criticize¨(100) their society and help Montag in his quest. However, Faber at this time does not know the impact and guidance he will be to Montag when he reached Granger. Unlike Faber, Granger remains hopeful and intentionally leads Montag in the right direction for his future in their