Is rebellion truly the key to societal progression, or is it just a violent response to injustice? This question lies at the center of the debate surrounding the role of rebellion in shaping society. Rebellion has always had a negative connotation and is associated with violence and aggression; however, this perception of rebellion isn’t entirely true as it can be peaceful and nonviolent. In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury presents a society where rebellion against censorship and intellectual thinking is met with extreme disapproval. Acts of rebellion committed in this society can be hostile, as we see through the character of Guy Montag; but, rebellion can also be peaceful, as we see through the character of Clarisse. Additionally, rebellion is also seen in …show more content…
The author is rebelling against this idea of digital overload and how society is heavily reliant on their phones. By doing this, she is inspiring others to practice “digital detox” and encouraging others to counteract social norms. Individuals who choose to take risks to educate others ultimately disrupt the status quo. In Fahrenheit 451, owning any type of book is a serious offense. However, Montag has a copy of the Bible and visits Faber, a retired English professor whom he met at the park prior to the book’s setting. He visited him to see if he could help him comprehend what he was reading and to possibly make a duplicate of the Bible. Montag states, ‘This afternoon I thought that if it turned out that books were worthwhile, we might get a press and print some extra copies–’ (Bradbury, 81). Montag wants to make copies of the Bible because he knows the valuable information inside of it and how that can change his life and the lives of others. He knows that the teachings and lessons in the Bible can lead to something