The characters in the book want to hold onto real life experiences at all costs. The protagonist, Guy Montag, is employed by the Bureau of Books to burn any books that are not being used for classwork or education. In addition to burning books, he also burns any “insane” people who refuse to become part of society’s norms. In an interview with Charlie Rose in 1988 Bradbury said “I just think that we’re going to have a lot more screens in our lives.”
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FAQ About Fahrenheit 451
Is Fahrenheit 451 based on a true story?
Ray Bradbury considered Fahrenheit 451 his only work of science fiction.
Although considered a master of the science fiction genre, Bradbury saw the rest of his work as fantasy. …
I just did a science fiction book and it’s Fahrenheit 451, based on reality.
What is the climax of Fahrenheit 451?
The highlight of Fahrenheit 451 is when Beatty tries to burn Montag’s house down and throws a flamethrower at him. Montag is a firefighter.
In his world, that means he sets them on fire instead of putting them out.
The houses are fireproof, and Montag and the other firefighters are burning people’s books.
How does Fahrenheit 451 connect to our society?
Bradbury tackles numerous issues in modern American society throughout his novel Fahrenheit 451 that readers can relate to today.
The media’s prominence throughout Bradbury’s dystopian society is directly related to America’s addiction to television, the internet, movies, video games, and social media.