In Part Two: "The Sieve and the Sand," Montag visits Faber's house to seek his help understanding what he has read. When Montag arrives, Faber notices Montag holds a copy of the Bible. Faber's eyes light up, and he asks Montag if he can hold it. Faber flips through the pages and says, "It's as good as I remember. Lord, how they've changed it in our 'parlors' these days" (Bradbury 77). Montag then tells Faber why he came, and Faber calls Montag a hopeless romantic. After Faber explains the significance of books, Montag tells him he thought they could print more copies of books and circulate them throughout society. Faber suggests they might be able to hide the copies in firemen's homes and destroy the structure from the inside. Faber then tells Montag the whole society and culture would have to be revamped because people enjoy their superficial existence. Montag then asks Faber if he will help him, and Faber says, "Good night, good night" (Bradbury 84). Montag picks up the Bible and asks Faber if he would like to have it. When Faber says that he would give his right arm for the copy of the Bible, Montag begins ripping the pages out of it. Faber yells, "Idiot, what're you doing" (Bradbury 84). Montag continues to rip pages from the Bible until Faber sinks in his chair and agrees to help Montag. Montag knew that destroying such a rare book would force Faber to act because he is so passionate about books and preserving knowledge. Faber agrees to help Montag by giving him a two-way communication device and offering him moral support. Faber is Montag's mentor and helps Montag escape from the city after he kills Captain Beatty.
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