Faber is first naturally afraid of Montag when they meet.
Montag is a fireman. Instead of our understanding of firemen today, men who help put out
fires so that people can be protected from harm, the firemen of Fahrenheit 451
instigate fires on homes that allow learning to occur through books.
Therefore, Faber's first response to Montag's appearance is one of suspicion. Faber
wondered if Montag was maybe investigating to see what he could get Faber to
confess.
As Montag reveals more and more curiosity about
books and as he demonstrates a sincere desire to learn, Faber's fear softens. I believe
he remains skeptical because his language suggests many benefits of books without
opening them and showing Montag evidence of books. Montag is the first to show evidence
of a book, and this develops trust between the two which is the opposite of fear. As the
two grow united in purpose to destroy the establishment, Faber's fear continues to
subside.
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