Later, when the firefighters arrive to burn down an elderly woman's house, Montag snatches her Bible—an act he believes his hand has performed on its own—and the woman chooses to die with her books. This action reflects Montag's desire for a simple life free of burdens and pain. Also in this scene, we learn that Montag has been keeping watch over the city at night. He sees all of its sins committed by its citizens and feels responsible for them all. But most of all, he sees the error of breaking laws even if they cause you pain. This is why he burns up at night; it is his way of not violating such laws. Finally, in this scene, we learn that Montag is a writer who has decided to put his ideas into words. The woman gives him her Bible to read, which shows that she too is a writer. By reading these books, Montag hopes to find answers about where he came from and what purpose he serves. In conclusion, this scene reveals that Adrian Montag is a man who wants to live a simple life but doesn't know how. He steals the hand because it can be used to break laws and give people freedom, but also because it can be burned without hurting anyone else.