The second part of the book was mainly the buildup of the relationship between Montag and Faber. While Montag was trying to figure out what the books were saying, he suddenly remembers an old man he had met a long time ago, and he remembers he had written the man's phone number and address in a file in his wallet. The man's name was Faber, and he was someone whom Montag thinks may help him reform the society and government.
Montag goes on and finds Faber; Montag explains to Faber how he wants people to really listen to him. He tells Faber how he wants to really be happy. After talking for a period of time, Faber finally trusts Montag. They agree to team up together and change the society. Faber gives Montag a seashell radio to put in his ear. Faber can hear what Montag hears, and Montag can hear whatever Faber says.
I think Montag is really smart because he had thought of seeking Faber for help. However, I think Faber is just a nerdy coward. If Montag hadn't gone and find him, he would have spent his whole life quietly criticizing the society by himself. The most shocking thing was when Montag almost walked out of Faber's house without accomplishing anything, and Faber did nothing to stop him and remained a silent coward. It is good that Faber is helping, but perhaps he can be a little more risky because that is the only way to make changes.
I believe what Montag and Faber are doing with the seashell radio is an excellent way to start their reformation "journey." Lots of risks are included, but it will be all worth it in the end. I think they are doing a great job; however, in the second part of the novel, Beatty and the firemen troop is sent to Montag's house for a fire alarm. From the story, we see that Beatty is a complicated and intelligent man. He knows a lot about books and what is inside the books, but he refuses to allow books in the society. In the next section, we will see how Montag deals with the fire alarm that is pointed to his house.
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