live in a society where books are burned, and he commends Montag for his bravery in holding on to a physical copy of a Bible, which Faber hasn't seen in ages.

One of the ways Faber influences Montag is by helping him understand that books themselves contain no special magic. Instead, books of quality help people to really examine life. They offer readers the chance to slow down and think about how their lives are progressing and to reflect upon society and truths. Faber maintains that these same qualities could be found elsewhere if people looked hard enough, yet most of their society has been trained to mentally rush through their days with a sense of mindless conclusions. In losing literature, they have forgotten how to really think. This conversation encourages Montag to continue thinking for himself, defying the norms of their society, in his own quest.

Later, Faber quite literally becomes the voice in Montag's ear as they endeavor to break the chains of oppression in their society, offering wisdom and instruction as the two collaborate to construct a better world together.

Faber is a retired professor who Montag has met before. Montag seeks him out as events in his life, such as his encounters with Clarisse, Mildred's attempted suicide, and the woman who immolates herself rather than live without books begin to wake him up to his deep unhappiness with his life and culture.

Once Faber decides to trust Montag, a natural enemy as a fireman, he is able to embolden him to take on a subversive role against the dystopic state. The relationship gives Montag the security and confidence that comes from knowing he is not alone. Faber also literally influences Montag's behavior when he fits him with the "seashell," a device that allows Faber to hear what is going on in Montag's world and whisper advice to him. With the seashell, Faber is able to guide how Montag responds to people like Beatty and, more importantly, to guide Montag to safety when he is being pursued by the Mechanical Hound.

Faber becomes a role model for Montag, the "good father" who counters the influence of the "bad father," Beatty. Faber is able to help show Montag that there is a better way of living than the deadening, technological path their society promotes as the good life.

First of all, Faber influences Montag through his intellectual knowledge and background. When Montag decides that he wants to better understand books and their content, for instance, Faber is the person he turns to. As a retired professor, Faber is ideally placed to serve this purpose. In addition, Faber's communication device influences Montag by helping him achieve his goal of wiping out the fireman system from within.

Faber also influences Montag on a philosophical level because he teaches him that it is not so much the books that are important, but what the books contain. This contrasts with what Beatty tells Montag: that books are not wanted by the masses because they offend minority groups. Instead, Faber encourages Montag to realize that books contain the full spectrum of the human experience and that we should not shy away from their messages, whether positive or negative. This idea affects Montag profoundly and contributes to his decision to continue his quest for knowledge, even though his Mildred and Beatty are staunchly opposed to it.

Finally, Faber's influence can be felt at the end of the novel when the city is destroyed. Montag is left wondering if Faber has made it out in time to see his friend, the printer.

Montag initially contacts Faber to help him understand the texts that he has read. Faber, a retired English teacher, explains to Montag the positive qualities of literature but is too afraid to act on his beliefs out of fear that he will be imprisoned or killed by the authoritative government. After describing how books preserve knowledge and examine the "infinite details" of life, Montag becomes excited to challenge the government policy of censoring works of literature. Faber influences Montag by motivating him to pursue the life of an intellectual. Faber eventually agrees to help Montag who is in search of a fulfilling life by giving him the "green bullet" to communicate. After hearing Faber's thoughts about literature and society, Montag is encouraged to not only change his life but also feels motivated to positively impact society by challenging the government's censorship policies. When Montag becomes an enemy of the state, Faber tells him where to find a group of traveling intellectuals. Faber's affinity for knowledge and literature influence Montag to drastically change his life and seek intellectual pursuits.

In Part Two, Montag visits Faber's home in hopes of learning how to comprehend the literature he is reading. During his visit, Faber leads Montag to self-realization by describing the importance of literature and confirming the fact that pursuing knowledge is an admirable, worthwhile task. Faber explains to Montag that books contain quality and provide infinite detail into nature, society, and life. Faber then describes the importance of leisure that books provide and also mentions that literature influences individuals to act upon the knowledge they've gained from reading. Faber then proceeds to describe the destructive nature of their meaningless, artificial dystopian society, which motivates Montag to reflect upon his own existence. Overall, Faber confirms that Montag is admirable for questioning his life and gives Montag further insight that allows him to examine his existence by describing the numerous positives associated with literature in comparison to the trivial values of their dystopian society. After visiting professor Faber, Montag is motivated to pursue knowledge and alter the trajectory of his life.

In my opinion, Faber does not lead Montag to self-realization as much as other characters.  I would say that Clarisse McClellan and the old lady who burned herself both play more of a role.  So does Millie.

But Faber gives Montag hope that he can achieve self-realization.  Without him, who would Montag have turned to for advice about the role of books in the world?  Who would have told him that he could escape to the country?  So Faber is a help to Montag.  He helps Montag in practical terms and he also helps him think about whether books, by themselves, are enough.  But I do not think he leads Montag to self realization.

Faber is a retired English professor who has been hiding in his home contemplating rebellion for some time but is too cowardly to act upon his rebellious feelings until Montag visits his home. After Montag sees Faber in the park inconspicuously reading a book of poetry, he kindly approaches Faber, who gives him his address. When Montag begins to experience a change of heart and commences his intellectual pursuit, he visits Faber's home to ask for help comprehending the text he is reading. Faber ends up contributing to Montag's character development by explaining to him the importance of literature and the preservation of knowledge, as well as sharing moving arguments with Montag to counter Captain Beatty's dangerous philosophy. By interacting with Faber, accepting his advice, and having insightful conversations, Montag becomes a proponent of literature and develops into an outspoken opponent of the authoritarian regime. Faber provides Montag with the assurance that he is pursuing a valuable cause and encourages him to read literature. Montag is dramatically influenced by Faber's philosophy on literature and applies it to his life as he joins a group of hobo intellectuals who preserve knowledge in hopes of one day rebuilding a literate society.

Apart from Clarisse, Professor Faber may be the most important influence on Montag in the novel. He guides Montag through his transformation, encouraging the protagonist to explore the books he's recovered. At one point, Faber gives Montag a transmitter that fits in his ear, so that they can have continuous communication. Unfortunately, Montag becomes overconfident and begins behaving recklessly, reading poetry to his wife and her friends, despite Faber's warnings.

Shortly thereafter, Montag is called to burn his own house. During the confrontation, Captain Beatty discovers the Seashell (transmitter), and Montag kills him and flees. He runs straight to Faber, who sets him on a path to freedom from society. He introduces Montag to a group of outsiders who hold great works of literature alive in their minds. One might argue that Faber, along with Clarisse, "saves" Montag from the crippling alienation and isolation of the society in the novel.

Faber is a retired English professor who serves as Montag's mentor and friend. Faber encourages Montag to engage in intellectual pursuits and assists Montag in fleeing the dystopian society. Whenever Montag cannot understand the meaning of various texts that he is reading, he consults Faber for answers. Faber teaches Montag the significance of literature and has several discussions regarding the ills of their dystopian society. Faber aids Montag by giving him a two-way communication device that Montag puts in his ear. Faber is able to listen to Montag's conversations and speaks to Montag via the earpiece. After Montag kills Beatty and flees to Faber's house, Faber gives Montag directions to locate and join the traveling group of hobo intellectuals. Montag follows Faber's directions and escapes the Hound. Montag's life permanently changes for the better after he meets Granger and joins the traveling intellectuals. Faber's comradery, wisdom, and assistance saves Montag's life and allows Montag to become a fulfilled individual with a purpose.

Montag meets Faber before we do.  Montag and Faber, previously, had sat together on a park bench and had a conversation that had planted a seed within Montag.  He never quite forgot that conversation; it sat within his mind, and when he meets Clarisse, and starts to doubt his society, Faber's memory pops up again.  So, Faber was a part of Montag's development even before the story begins.

As Montag develops, Faber becomes crucial in helping him to clarify his thoughts, and in giving him direction.  Faber is the guiding force of Montag's rebellion; Clarisse was the spark that lit the fire, and Faber helped to direct that fire in a more managable and healthy direction.  As Montag strives to read books, and to understand what their meaning is, he is confused, muddled and frustrated.  He senses that they are important, but can't figure out how.  At one point he is so frustrated while trying to read on the subway that on a whim, he drops by Faber's house, and pleads with him,

"Nobody listens anymore...I just want someone to hear what I have to say...and I want you to teach me to understand what I read."

So, Faber teaches him about the value of books, that they have quality, leisure, and prompt action.  And, together, they clarify action.  They come up with a plan to undermine the current firefighter's system, and Montag, for the first time in a while, feels like he has energy, purpose, and happiness to his life.  Faber's voice from then on is in his ear, through the seashell, and Faber helps to tame Montag's thoughts, guide him in the right way, and interpret life as it comes at him.

Overall, Faber plays the role of mentor, strengthener, clarifier, guide, friend and conscience.  He is crucial to Montag's development.  I hope that those thoughts helped a bit; good luck!

In many great stories the protagonist (the hero) needs help. He needs a trainer, a guide, a wise sage to help him along in his quest. In Harry Potter that position is filled by Dumbledore who explains to Harry who he is in comparison to the world of Hogwarts and the struggle with the evil Voldemort. Many stories in Greek mythology contain a character who teaches the hero how to fight and shows him how to defeat the enemy.

In Fahrenheit 451, Professor Faber acts as that wise guide for Montag. Montag needs to understand how everything got to be so crazy in the world. He needed guidance on where to go and what to do. Faber became this guide which eventually led to Montag's escape and his new purpose of carrying on knowledge that had long been forgotten.