Why does Montag think Beatty wants to die?

Explanation:

In , Montag believes that Beatty wants to die because he sees in him a deep sense of disillusionment and despair. As a high-ranking fire captain in a dystopian society that burns books, Beatty has witnessed the emptiness and intellectual suppression that permeate their world. Montag perceives Beatty’s extensive knowledge of literature and his ability to quote it effortlessly as evidence that Beatty understands the power of ideas and the injustice of their society. Montag interprets Beatty’s provocation and his relentless pursuit of Montag as a subtle death wish, a desire to escape the oppressive system and the burden of knowledge that weighs heavily on his soul.