Question

Why does Montag tell Faber his wife is dying?

Answer 1

Answer:

Montag is trying to explain why he stole the book. He is trying to tell Faber that he did so because he was driven to it by how desolate their society is. That's why he says Millie is dying. She is dying inside because their society does not want people to think or to have normal human feelings for one another.