`Each of the section titles in the book Fahrenheit 451, have an impact on the plot and give a suggestion to the theme of the section. In the “Hearth and the Salamander”, the hearth refers to the fireplace and the salamander most likely hinting to the myth wherein the salamander is believed to have been born in flames. This can refer to the theme of obsession; Montag is consumed by the power of fire that seems to have twisted itself from his job into the very seams of his clothing. It has become so integrated into his lifestyle, he states, “”You never was it off completely.”” on page 6. He has become the Salamander. The hearth is usually regarded as a symbol of the home, and can also hint to Montag’s home, a part of his identity, as involved with fire and heat. …show more content…
He tries to accomplish the impossible and in a disturbing twist, relates it all to him trying to accomplish the impossible yet again by undertaking the all but possible task of trying to comprehend a book with no real knowledge of analysis nor with any finely honed in-depth reading skills that mostly come with experience. With a limited amount of comprehension skills, Montag grows desperate and thinks, “…and the silly little thought came to him, if you read fast and read all, maybe some of the sand will stay in the sieve.” on page 78. This figuratively throws its two cents at the theme of knowledge, and how Montag must first learn the talent to reading between the lines before he can truly hold the key to the meaning of books. “Burning Bright” can refer to Montag’s new light, a torch against all the odds like the phoenix that is consistently mentioned in the third