The novel and movie Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, is a fictional story mainly about the government not wanting the people to think for themselves. After reading the book and watching the movie there are some differences between the two; however, there are three common themes such as brainwashing, how books and learning are viewed, and the advancement of technology.These themes are important because they are significantly repeated throughout the story. The themes are more evident in the book than in the movie. In the novel, it is very clear that the citizens are being brainwashed by the government through the television parlors. For example, Mildred hardly interacts with Montag and spends most of her time in the parlor with her “television