Guy Montag

Guy Montag is the main character of Fahrenheit 451 (1953 book)

In the book, he is a fireman and neighbor of Clarisse McClellan. He lives the life of a fireman, burning books, but after an encounter with Clarisse McClellan, he realizes that books are really good. He is married to Mildred Montag, but realizes that she does not love him. Over time, he collects illegal books, but the firecheif, Captian Beatty, finds out and forces Guy to but after he burns his home, Guy kills him. After a long chase, Guy escappes with the help of Faber, a former proffessor of literature. He meets the book rememberers in the woods and watch as the city is destoyed by tactical nukes.