Charlie Michalski Mrs. Strand English 9, 7 20 May 2024 Fahrenheit 451 “Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren’t very new after all.” (Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States) In the dystopian book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradburry, the city is controlled by the government. In the book, a guy who is a firefighter (not the one you're thinking of) has the job of burning books. They are deemed wrong and evil, he obviously was a bit skeptical at first. This profound curiosity might get him into trouble along his journey. You can let others oppress or dictate your ideas, which can lead to catastrophic actions in the future. To prove this, the author uses conflict to develop the ideas and beliefs of people. …show more content…
She would rather live her life with her “girls” and television with her programs. She wasn’t about or with the life Guy was about to choose. Leading to fighting and arguments between the couple. Ruining the connection that was left. Overall, the author uses conflict to show us what happens if people see what they don't want to do. Allowing Mildred to freak out, maybe doing something radical to get herself out of the situation. Another example is the author uses the use of characters to develop the theme of Fahrenheit 451 such as the in depth info. For example, Guy ends up getting betrayed by Mildred when she pulls the alarm for a book fire and then leaves him: “Mildred, you didn't put in the alarm?” The reason why Mildred ends up betraying Guy is because she believes in the government's radical ideas, in spite of her being married to Guy. After pulling the alarm Beaty and the fire crew, along with Guy arrive, but to no fire and Mildred leaving before Guy is arrested, and henceforth, Guy's arrest. Overall, the author Ray Bradbury uses the use of characters to develop the theme to what it is now. Maybe one day the city will be liberated. The author uses the use of symbols