Fahrenheit 451: Is Montag A Hero?

In the book Fahrenheit 451 Montag was the main character. Montag had a very important job as a fireman. He had worked on the force for a while living an average life up until he met Clarisse McClellan. Clarisse was a very odd girl who loved school and to reminisce the old stories about the old times her uncle had told her. Many people believe that Montag is not a hero, but that is simply not true. Montag's actions above all and are actions of a hero, in spite of his flaws. First off I will tell you why and how Montag did what needed to be done. Next, I will tell you how Montag was helpful. Last, I will tell you how Montag took responsibility for his own actions.
First , I will tell you why it was right for what Montag did. In the beginning