Fahrenheit 451

What was the mission firefighters had?

Sorry if the traduction isn't totally correct, my english isn't 100% fluent. Thank you.<3

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Montag is a fireman, and in the 24th century, firemen burn down houses where illegal books are kept. Burning books and houses gives Montag a great sense of happiness and satisfaction. Bradbury writes, "Montag grinned the fierce grin of all men singed and driven by black flame." (p.4)

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