In our country the idea of success is “The American Dream”, however, this also comes with it’s nightmares. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury tells a story set in the 24th century about Guy Montag, a fireman who was once proud of his profession, but then starts to question his life, profession, and society. In Fahrenheit 451 society is censored by, and vulnerable to, technology. Technology such as the Mechanical Dog, which is used for physical control of the people. The dog has poison that can be injected to stop people from doing something against Montag's society rules. Also, technology such as the TV walls and broadcasted commercials are used for the mental control of the people. Guy’s wife, Millie (Mildred) Montag, and many others are almost …show more content…
In the story, Guy is responsible for setting fire to books. However, Guy eventually begins to question WHY the government is burning books, and why the government finds them such a threat. In the setting of this book, thinking like this is unheard of, and Guy runs the risk of losing everything he has because he has began to collect books and hide them. Eventually, Guy is outed by his wife Millie, who is more enamored with her television shows and tranquilizers than with seeing reality. Unfortunately, this is common in the time and place. Guy goes on the run, and eventually meets with a group of like-minded people who have memorized books in order to one day be able to reprint them and pass along the knowledge. In the end, an atomic bomb wipes out the city, and Guy and his group go and begin to rebuild a city that will be based on free …show more content…
For example: interactive games, television and internet. In present day America, similar to Fahrenheit 451, many people are dependent on, and controlled by, their technology like phones, computers, tablets, and TVs. I believe that the technology of today is affecting us in more negative ways than positive. Many people only socialize and interact on social media or technology, instead of socializing in public or face- to- face. Technology has made us become more dependent on the internet and is slowly making us ignorant. People who always use search engines can become very good at finding information, but not remembering it. In addition, children who use too much technology may not have enough opportunities to read, use their imagination, and think deeply about material. Also, technology can contribute to the risk of obesity, the more technology we use the less exercise we