Allusions In Fahrenheit 451

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Bradbury's use of literary allusions in Fahrenheit 451 highlights the importance of preserving knowledge and creativity, as well as the dangers of censorship and conformity in society. In the book, Ray Bradbury imagines a dystopian society where books are banned, and critical thinking is suppressed. The protagonist, Guy Montag, is a fireman who burns books, but after a series of encounters, he begins to question the government's authority and risks his life to preserve the knowledge contained within them. Bradbury uses technology as a tool to show how it can negatively impact the character’s relationships with each other, leading to a loss of individuality and the breakdown of society. Bradbury highlights the importance of preserving history