Montag Charakterisierung (Fahrenheit 451)

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feelings and doubts seem to scare him, because he knows that they are a potential danger. Therefore, he repeatedly tries to convince himself that he is not unusual or different. Evidence for this can be found when he tells himself: "Of course I'm happy. What does she think? I'm not?” (p.14 1.36). In reality, Montag feels very unsatisfied and not fulfilled in his life, especially in his marriage with Mildred. He is desperate to feel loved by her and longs to feel a deep connection to someone, which is why he tries to remind Mildred of the time they met (cf.p.42 1.8). As the story progresses, Montag becomes more and more aware of these negative emotions and feelings of discontent he is experiencing. He seems to acknowledge that Mildred does not make him happy and he is no longer left unaffected by the damage which his actions as a fireman are causing, especially in the case of Mrs Blake (cf.p.36 II.22 ff.). Moreover, he shows his secret stack of books to Mildred and wants to read them. It is obvious that Montag is an extremely curious and inquisitive person. Once he realizes the intensity of these newly present feelings, he becomes extremely determined to take action. For this reason, he tells Mildred "I'm going to do something." "I don't even know what yet, but I'm going to do something big." (p.61 II.39 f.). His actions in Part Two of the novel prove that those were not empty promises, as Montag actually seeks out interaction with Faber and creates specific plans to change the world he is living in. To draw a conclusion, it can be said that Guy Montag's real personality reveals itself throughout the course of the novel and undergoes many changes. Despite experiencing constant fear and uncertainty, he challenges himself to keep questioning his beliefs and emotions and is willing to risk everything in order to stand up for them and induce permanent change.