In Fahrenheit 451, Montag stands up to Beatty in a number of ways. Firstly, when Beatty gives Montag twenty-four hours to burn a book that he has taken, he refuses to do so. For Montag, his growing sense of rebellion far outweighs his need to do as Beatty tells him.
Montag also stands up to Beatty by using the listening device which Faber invented. By doing this, Montag ensures that he does not fall prey to Beatty's pro-government rhetoric because the listening device enables him to communicate with Faber, no matter where he is. This acts like an "umbrella to keep off the rain" and sends a strong message that he will not be influenced by Beatty.
Finally, Montag stands up to Beatty by killing him. This occurs at the beginning of Part Three when Beatty tries to make Montag set fire to his own house. In response, Montag turns the flamethrower on Beatty, killing him instantly and guaranteeing that Montag will never have to listen to him again.
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