Before leaving Faber's apartment, Montag is given a "small green-metal object," no larger than a ".22 bullet." This electronic device is one of Faber's inventions and it consists of two parts: one part which goes inside Montag's ear and another part which goes inside Faber's ear. Using this device, the men can communicate, regardless of the distance between them.
Faber gives this device to Montag to aid him in the fight against Captain Beatty. Montag worries that without Faber's guidance, he will be easily manipulated by Beatty's enthusiasm for the fireman system. The device provides Montag with invaluable support, as Faber says,
Go to the firehouse when it's time. I'll be with you. Let's listen to this Captain Beatty together.
Faber believes this device is proof of his "cowardice" because Montag is leaving the apartment to face Captain Beatty while he stays at home. In reality, this device marks the beginning of their rebellion against the fireman system.
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