The professor has memorized literary works in the hopes that one day he will be called upon to recite them so that they may be re-written. ... While Beatty's character vehemently detests books and those who read them, paradoxically, he is well educated and often includes literary references in each of his conversations with Montag. ... Bowels add dimension with their respective story lines, the exclusion of any of these characters would not detract from the story's overall theme. ...

• Word Count: 239
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: Undergraduate