Fahrenheit 451 is a timeless classic written by Ray Bradbury. This piece of literature is regarded as one of his best works and holds many valuable lessons. In this futuristic, dystopian society, individual thought and knowledge is not valued. Montag, the protagonist, meets several people throughout the novel that contrast his character and guide him to initiate action. One of these characters is his own wife, Mildred. Millie is exactly what the government wants: an apathetic, unmotivated, and uneducated person who is content with technology. On the contrary, Montag is curious of the world he’s missing without books. By creating the character Mildred, Montag’s personality is highlighted.
In the beginning of the book, Mildred is talking to