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Guy Montag

Guy Montag is a fictional character from Ray Bradbury's novel *Fahrenheit 451*. He is a fireman in a dystopian future where books are banned, and his job is to burn any found. Initially, Montag is committed to his role, but over time, he begins to question the oppressive society and the suppression of knowledge. His transformation reflects themes of free thought, individual awakening, and resistance to censorship. Montag's journey symbolizes the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of conformity and government control.