Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

Don't look to be saved in any one thing, person, machine, or library," Faber tells Montag. "Do your own bit of saving, and if you drown, at least die knowing you were headed for shore." What do you think Faber means by this? Do you agree with his advice?

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This is a little bit of American ethos of individuality as opposed to collective influence. Faber tells Montag to think for himself in order to save himself. If he dies, at least he dies for what he believes in. The question asks for your opinion on this rather than mine. Do you believe that individuality should hold more power than government or community?

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