Montag's Transition

Ray Bradbury fills his novel Fahrenheit 451 with many significant themes. Montag's substantial change is evident when the smell of kerosene, that he originally considered to be a pleasant smell, makes him vomit. When Montag's lips are taken over by Faber's words he is proving the fact that he wants to change and comport himself like Faber. The execution of Beatty and the destruction of Montag's house clearly marks a time of alteration for Montag. Montag …

…a dull society and conflicting characters such as Beatty is a crucial theme throughout Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The agreeable smell of kerosene eventually has an opposite effect on Montag and makes him unhealthy. Montag's desire to be more like Faber by speaking his words notes Montag's effort to change himself. Montag fights for his right to disconnect himself from everyone in society even if it means abolishing his own house or murdering his boss