People give speeches all the time in this world. They can be depressing, frustrating, or inspiring. Each speech that is given has some meaning, or has a strong argument. Likewise, in the book Fahrenheit 451, the character Faber gives a speech with a strong argument to the main character, Guy Montag. Montag is a man who has discovered that he is no longer happy, and he thinks the solution to him becoming happy again is in books. He goes to Faber to converse more about this issue. Faber, through the usage of analogies, hypophoras, and the appeal to logic, or logos, creates his argument that the lack of quality and leisure cause people to be unhappy, not the disappearance of books. Analogies help Faber describe his argument more clearly to Montag. …show more content…
When Faber begins his speech, he uses an hypophora to get heated up about his argument: “‘Number one: Do you know why books such as this are so important? Because they have quality’” (79). Faber starts off with this to be able to easily proceed with what he is saying, and to get fully involved in what he is talking about. If Faber had just said the same sentences in one statement, the effect of a passion of what is being talked about would not be there. Montag understands that Faber is passionate about this topic, and appropriately directs his attention. Through listening, Montag comprehends, slowly, what Faber is trying to say. Faber again uses an hypophora directly after the first one: “‘And what does the word quality mean? To me it means texture’” (79). The position of this hypophora hints that Faber is getting worked up about the topic and is completely letting all his frustration out. Through this display, Montag again understands the intensity of the situation, and the fervor of Faber’s feelings about how the human race is not the human race anymore. He continues to grasp what Faber’s main argument is. Lastly, Faber uses an hypophora to start a string of sentences which contain figurative language: “‘So now do you see why books are hated and feared? They show the pores in the face of life’” (79). Faber uses this hypophora to continue the strength of the …show more content…
When he talks about leisure, he uses a lot of logos to emphasize the reality of the situation. For example, Faber says that people do not have time to think because they are too focused on doing tasks quickly: “‘But time to think? If you’re not driving a hundred miles an hour, at a clip where you can’t think of anything else but the danger’” (80). He says that people do not stop and go through life slowly, taking time to appreciate everything. In other words, from a logical perspective, he says that people will not have time to think slowly because they are always going quickly. That is practical enough. If people slow down, then they will go back to being proper human beings. Montag grasps what Faber is saying, and through the usage of logos, understands that this racing through life is one reason that people are unhappy. Faber also uses logos when he says that people do not argue, and as a result, do not really think: “‘. . . then you’re playing some game or sitting in some room where you can’t argue with the four-wall televisor. Why?. . . It must be right. . . your mind hasn’t time to protest, ‘What nonsense!’’” (80). Faber says that people are tricked into thinking that television is the only thing in the world that is completely right and correct, and is the only thing that can cause ultimate happiness. Thinking logically, the people focus on television so much in this society because they do not have the
When she “said something about the moon [he] looked at the moon” (21). Dickinson cautions the reader to “divide-with skill-/[and] discourse-with -care” (5-6) which means a person cannot just say anything and expect change to happen they have to have a plan and know how to use their words effectively to make change happen. In the novel, Faber teaches Montag to slow down, think deeply, and question everything. This helps Montag develop his own ideas and beliefs to become an active participant in his own life. He learns from Faber's guidance the importance of knowledge and the need for a society that values independence through creativity.
In the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, satire is used to highlight and emphasize problems in society. Satire is the use of exaggeration to criticize problems in society. The novel is about a society where all books are banned. The general public move at a swift pace and don’t stop to contemplate problems in the world around them. Television and radio are what they center their lives around and the media itself is monitored and censored by the government.
The Banning of Fahrenheit 451 Throughout history, writers have challenged society through the use of controversial art. From author Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 touches on the suppression of literature by the government and the power of language. Due to the harsh realities present in the book, many schools and individuals believe it should be banned. However, Fahrenheit 451 is necessary in schools curriculums because it reveals the power of language to the reader, which drastically outweighs the dilute possible negative influences. The most common subject, books, is brought up countless times throughout Fahrenheit 451.
This is an embarrassing interaction for Montag, and it wouldn’t have occurred if Montag demonstrated the ability to challenge his job as a book-burner and explored his own morals. Faber continues on with the dangers of technology, saying that, “‘it rushes you on so quickly to its own conclusions your mind hasn’t time to protest, ‘What
In Ray Bradbury’s dystopian Fahrenheit 451, Guy Montag experiences a paradigm shift as he transforms from a disoriented fireman to a learner who wants to gain knowledge through literature. Montag struggles with his newfound fascination with what was once trivial items because of his inability to ask questions under the bonds of conformity. However, the society prohibits people from reading for fear that they would express individuality and perhaps even rebel once they gain knowledge. Through the use of characterization and diction, the Bradbury demonstrates Montag’s desire for individuality and the society’s command of conformity in order to build a suspenseful mood, which keeps the reader’s interest. First, through the use of characterization,
Fahrenheit 451 shows how people’s rights to free speech and media are essential to a free thinking society. Guy Montag, the main character, is a firefighter, which in his futuristic society means he burns books for the government because they are illegal due to the potentially controversial ideas they contain. Montag meets a girl named Clarisse, who helps him realize he’s not really content in how he’s living his life and in his relationships, which begins to change his viewpoint on the society’s standards. His wife Mildred, as well as the rest of society, are highly materialistic and shallow in their daily activities and interactions. Montag eventually steals a book during the fireman’s raid on a house, which leads him to seek out a man named Faber, who is an educated man, and helps encourage Montag to take steps to action.
What would you do in a dystopian society? Brainwashing has changed American society in many ways, mostly in negative ways. For instance, in the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Bradbury states that society has been brainwashed into thinking that books are deleterious. The main character in the novel Guy Montag tries to convince society why books are important. On the other hand, society thinks that Montag was out of his mind.
Do you choose to conform? or is it something you do without even thinking about it? Conformity is a theme consistently found throughout Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. In Fahrenheit 451 Bradbury illustrates how conformity is not always a choice and not conforming is a choice through the characters Montag, Faber and Mildred. Some people spend their entire life conforming to society, and can not imagine what being an independant thinker is.
In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, the main character, Guy Montag struggles with living in a society that bans books. He feels books and literature are important for society and mankind to succeed. Throughout the book, Guy Montag relates his lack of understand of his society and mankind to his confusion of religion. He uses the language of a religious motif as examples of his attitude towards society and mankind. Ray Bradbury uses religious language to show Guy Montag's lack of understanding of mankind's behavior.
Independence in Words Without the presence of words and books, one loses the ability to be independent, like most characters in Fahrenheit 451. The main character, Guy Montag, does not wish to be like everyone else; he wants to have the ability to consider things for himself. With all of the brand-new technology and the disappearance of books, he believes this is no longer possible. In Ray Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451, the presence of technology in society are used to prove the importance of reading, independence, and thinking for oneself.
“I need you to teach me” Montag wanted Faber to teach him about books, so he could teach others about the importance of reading to make wise choices. (Bradbury 88) When he went to Faber for help that’s when he started taking leadership. Montag wanted to know more than what he was told all his life. He wasn’t taking control of his own thoughts and believes.”
In Fahrenheit 451, Faber makes a historical allusion to the ancient figure Julius Caesar and his Praetorian Guard. Julius Caesar was best known for his role as the dictator of Rome, Roman general, and putting an end to the Roman Republic. The Praetorian Guard were bodyguards for the Roman Empire. These guards were the head line up for protection,they were selected to protect and shield Roman Empires like Caesar. In Fahrenheit 451, Montag feels like there’s an aspect of his life missing, so he decides to approach Faber.
Montag realizes that not everyone is willing to see the faults in their society. Trying to change that is futile. The reader, in turn, recognizes that many people are afraid of knowing more. They are afraid of seeing the wrong in what was perceived as perfect, as good, as
In society, some people have conflicts with things and people around them. In Fahrenheit 451, the main character, Montag, has to burn books for a living. Montag’s life began to change when he has a decision to steal, hide, and read the books, or turn the books in and act like everyone else. Ray Bradbury shows Montag’s conflict with his wife, a friend, and technology in Fahrenheit 451. Bradbury uses Mildred, Montag’s wife, to show how everyone there is like robots.
In the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury their society is lacking three elements that our society is also missing. Faber talks about why books are important. In our society we don 't appreciate books and their value. In Faber’s society they don 't read books, so Faber is telling both societies why books have quality and are important.