Within Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451, there are many ways to view the world. Imagine a place where technology has taken over society. The location is based on technology and robots that control everything. The word robot has a deeper meaning and came from the Czech word “robota”, meaning forced labor or work. Fahrenheit 451 is similar since they base their lives around a virtual family and burning books. These few choices create a world based on technology and the distributive property caused by the government. Technology affects and corrupts society in Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451. The destructive role of technology causes everyone’s social lives to collide with TV characters. Mildred is an example of this since she speaks to random characters using a paper script. These characters allow the person to feel like their socializing “ “There”, said Mildred… Even though the people in the walls of the room had barely moved” (Bradbury 42). The quote provides information on technology’s corruption causing people to become addicted. The idea of socializing with fictional characters shows the destructive role technology plays in society. …show more content…
The novel includes a robotic hound used to watch over people, but the true purpose is helping the firemen. “ “No, no, boy,” said Montag, his heart pounding. He saw the silver needle extend upon the air… The growl simmered in the beast, and it looked at him” (Bradbury 23). The hound seems angered by Montag since someone sent the beast out for him. Although the hound is stuck in the cage, the hound seems to see Montag as a threat and not a fellow fireman. This proves that technology is used as a tool allowing someone to control instead of something for