in the novel fahrenheit 451, what does it mean when Beatty says to Montag "There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats, for I am arm’d so strong in honesty that they pass by me as an idle wind"?
In this quote from Fahrenheit 451, Beatty is referring to the character Cassius from Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. Beatty is essentially saying that Montag's threats and insults have no effect on him because he is so confident in his own honesty and beliefs. He is comparing himself to Cassius, who remained unaffected by the threats and insults of his enemies because he was secure in his own integrity. This quote showcases Beatty's confidence in his own convictions and his defiance in the face of Montag's attempts to intimidate him.
