Question

how is the role of fireman in this novel different than from the fireman of today?

Explanation:

To answer this, we assume the novel is Fahrenheit 451 (common context for this question).

In Fahrenheit 451, firemen start fires to burn books (censorship, destroy knowledge). Today, firemen extinguish fires (protect lives, property, prevent destruction). Their core purpose (destroy vs. save) and actions differ drastically.

Answer:

In the novel (e.g., Fahrenheit 451), firemen start fires to burn books (enforce censorship/destroy knowledge). Today’s firemen extinguish fires (protect life/property, prevent destruction). Their core role (destroy vs. save) and actions are opposite.