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Why does Beatty quote Montag from books that he has burned? Why would a well-educated, well-read man despise knowledge? (See p. 169-172 of Bradbury’s Afterword for more insight on this)
The book Fahrenheit 451 was written by Ray Bradbury in October of 1953. It tells the story of a fireman who loves his job but then sees the world in a different perspective after meting one girl. Beatty, the chief fireman, mocks Montag after he finds out Montag has been collecting and reading books. Beatty quoting Montag also shows how he used to be the same as Montag and read books. A well-educated, well-read man would despise knowledge because knowledge in the Fahrenheit 451 society was frowned upon. Beatty quotes Montag from the books that he has burned

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