Fahrenheit 451

5. Give an example of characterization.

Pick a character from the book. How does the author convey to you who this character is, what they do, what's important to them, and so on?

Asked by kardanc on 02 Apr 23:43

Last updated by Jill W on 03 Apr 02:04

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Answered by Jill W on 03 Apr 02:04

Captain Beatty is the captain of the squad to which Montag belongs. He is a mouthpiece for and embodimen of the thought- denying, soul-denying, individuality-denying rules of the society of the time. At first glance, Beatty appears to be a reasonable and thoughtful man, but as the tension between what Montag and Beatty rises (Beatty warns Montag about breaking the law.... reading books), Beatty's reactions become more aggressive, even crazy.

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Fahrenheit 451