In Ray Bradbury's book "dips Fahrenheit 451," books are viewed as dangerous by the society in which Guy Montag lives. They contend that because books present concepts that contradict governmental authority, they have the potential to incite disobedience and upend society. Captain Beatty clarifies this by stating, "Any man who can take a TV wall apart and put it back together again, and most men can nowadays, is happier than any man who tries to slide-rule, measure, and equate the universe, which just won't be measured or equated without making man feel bestial and lonely" (Bradbury 76). This demonstrates how superficial happiness and conformity are valued more highly in society than considering issues that may cause discomfort in depth. Books are viewed as hazardous because they …show more content…
Books give access to different viewpoints and knowledge, which can make people aware of problems in society. This threatens those in power, so they ban books to keep control. In Montag's society, books are valuable despite being outlawed since they contain human experiences, knowledge, and wisdom. They encourage reflection and personal development by providing insights on philosophy, history, and life. According to Montag, "Books were only one type of receptacle where we stored a lot of things we were afraid we might forget." Bradbury 96. For those who seek them out, books offer solace and knowledge as well as a way out of the ordinary. Burning books is a symbol of information and freedom of thought being suppressed. Authorities have burned books throughout history in an effort to restrict people's thoughts. However, Bradbury contends that ideas are not destroyed by burning books. He says, "There must be something in books, things we can't imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house." Bradbury 65. Books encourage people to struggle against injustice because they represent strength and