In Fahrenheit 451, this represents a threat to people and the power of knowledge. For example, Beatty states: “So! A book is a loaded gun in the house next door” (58). In this quote, Beatty tells Montag how bad this book is and that it would ruin people's happy lives. This shows that Fahrenheit 451 books symbolize a threat to people's daily lives. This proves that the symbolism adds a deeper and more complex layer to the story of the novel, because it shows that it is not the fear of the people through the books, but the fear of the government in the books. There are a lot of ideas in the books, and people would know what they should do, including against the government. Just as Americans were inspired by John Locke, people would be influenced by these ideas after reading the book and doing the "right" things. Another example, Fahrenheit 451, states: "Mrs. Phelps was crying" (100). In this quote, Milred's friend Mrs. Phelps cries after Montag reads "Dover Beach" to them. This shows that Fahrenheit 451 books symbolize the power of knowledge. This proves that the symbolism adds a deeper and more complex layer to the story of the novel, as a lady, who has not read any books, asks for a poem. She has never read a book before and she doesn't know what the poem is about, but she cries for no reason. This shows the influence of knowledge, even if someone doesn't know it as well, it can still touch people. It is the power of