Question

Montag turns to books to rescue him; instead they help demolish his life- -he loses his wife, job and home; he kills a man and is forced to be a nomad. Does he gain any benefits from books? If so, what are they?

Answer 1

Yes montag does gain benefits from books in a deeper way, they help him see through to reality. They separated lie from truth and helped him realize what he really wanted in his life. Montag realizes through books that he was blinded and lied to about his job, wife, and life in general, he is able to see that he really wasn’t happy. Montag gains truth in his life. The books demolished parts of his life for a reason so he could build back up the way he actually wants to