Montag remembered Faber after so long
because he offered him one of the first opportunities to hold a true conversation with
another human being. When Montag first sees
Faber in the park, he notices that Faber is trying to hide something in his coat. What
begins as a psuedo-interrogation devolves into a real, natural conversation. They sit
together for an hour, and Faber quotes some poetry, which sparks Montag's interest. When
Montag goes to leave, Faber gives him his address, which Montag keeps until he visits
Faber later in the novel.
This incident made such an impact
on Montag because he is so lonely and isolated in his world. His wife Mildred makes no
attempt to have a true relationship with him...or anyone else really. Until Clarisse
McClellan comes along, Montag has no one to call a friend, and no one with whom to share
his thoughts and concerns. Because Faber offered him that, however briefly, he remembers
it later when he is under such stress.
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