Professor Faber
Faber is a retired English professor who regrets remaining passive as reading culture collapsed.
The book
Who they are in the book
Spoiler-freeFaber is a retired English professor who regrets remaining passive as reading culture collapsed. Montag frightens him into action, and Faber then becomes a cautious mentor. He provides the communication device, helps plan resistance, and directs Montag’s escape. He intends to leave for St. Louis to contact a retired printer. His final fate is not shown.
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