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Symbolism In Fahrenheit 451

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The society we live in today is way different than the society in Fahrenheit 451. In the book fahrenheit 451 they live in a society where books are not allowed. The reason they aren't allowed is because they believe books cause people to be depressed so they are not allowed to read books or watch anything that is not playing on there tv. If someone does have a book the Firemen will burn it even if it means burning your house. You were only allowed what they said was okay and if disobeying then you would be arrested.
First of all, the symbolism of fire means a different thing in the novel “fahrenheit 451”. “It was a pleasure to burn” (3). This shows they liked to burn things, it gave them amusement. Burning things was there job and it was something they liked. Even though burning things was a pleasure to him later on he changes and his opinion changes. “It was a special pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened and changed” (3). This demonstrates he liked to watch the fire while the burned the books. He thought it was spectacular to see the flames and the bright colors of the red and orange flames. …show more content…

“I’ve tried to imagine said Montag. Just how it would feel. I mean, to have firemen burn our houses and our books.” (33-34). This illustrates Montag showing remorse about what he has been doing. He regrets burning people’s houses and books but, he also feels bad about doing so. It shows he might even want to stop burning the books and houses. “Fire's real beauty is that it destroys responsibility and consequences. A problem gets too burdensome, then into the furnace with it. Now, Montag, you're a burden. And fire will lift you off my shoulders, clean, quick, sure; nothing to rot later" (46). This shows that Montag is realizing that books are good for society. If there isn’t any books then how can people understand

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