In part
two, Montag visits Faber's home in order to receive help comprehending the information he has
been reading. During his visit, Faber elaborates on the importance of literature to society.
Faber explains to Montag that there are three necessary elements missing from their dystopian
society. He tells Montag that their society is in desperate need of quality information. In the
dystopian nation, information has been diluted and watered down to the point that classic works
of literature no longer resemble themselves. The population consumes mindless entertainment and
intellectual pursuits are considered illegal. Without quality information, the population is
becoming increasingly ignorant, intolerant, and violent.
The second essential
element that society is missing is appropriate leisure time to digest quality information.
Montag's society is fast-paced and immediate. Citizens no longer have leisure time to enjoy and
analyze literature. Peacefully digesting quality information is an essential element to
cultivating a benevolent, intelligent society.
The third element that society
is missing concerns the right to carry out actions based on the first two essential elements.
This aspect is significant because it is the end result of studying and learning quality
information. Once a person attains quality information, digests and analyzes it, they are
influenced to alter their behavior and act upon what they've read. Literature inspires
individuals to view the world from different perspectives and act upon written ideas, which is
why the authoritative government has censored books.
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