Knowledge and ignorance seems to be a conflict which plagues Guy throughout the novel. Does ignorance, or knowledeg bring bliss? Montag, all his life has only known ignorance (no pun inteneded haha) decides to risk his life to fight against a society that embraces and lives off of ignorance. Thus he explores the second possiblty of hapiness which the first failed to achieve.
The fireman's job is to burn books, and therefore destroy knowledge and thus promoting ignorance to maintain the retardation of society. After speaking with Clarisse, Montag realizes his life is meaningless because it lacks truth and happiness. After having his epiphany, Montag fights against ignorance, trying to help others become enlightened. An example is when he forces them to listen to poetry despite their objection. Although they become angry after listening to the poetry, they have the luxury of experiencing true emotion for once. In Montag's aqcuired view, emotion will give these women and the world less retarded.
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