Technology In Fahrenheit 45, By Ray Bradbury

In the novel Fahrenheit 45, Bradbury uses the burning of books to portray the intellectual loss that technology will eventually have. In the story, the ignition of literature results in Guy Montag’s disconnection from his wife Mildred. Mildred’s character often appears detached from the world in general, and her dull personality reflects the influence that the television has on character. Due to the fact that the Great Depression prevented Bradbury from attending college, he spent a majority of his time studying in libraries. The importance of literature in Bradbury’s life is reflected onto the story by eliminating books to create an unintelligent society. When Montag realizes the impact that books have, he responds by saying, “And for the

And I'd never even thought that thought before," (Bradbury 49). This realization shows that he finally recognized the other part of the demolition process the creation of the writings. Following this realization, Guy begins to find a joy in reading, the lives of people consumed by television, growing even more lifeless than before. The lack of intelligence discussed in Fahrenheit 451 showed his opinion about the lack of effort associated with technology. As shown in the Martian Chronicles, Bradbury uses the unexplored terrain of Mars to show the control that technology has over the Martians’ lives. Bradbury shows this addiction through the need for spaceships that the humans have. The humans are unable to travel anywhere without spaceships. In Ylla, Ylla sees Nathaniel York in a dream, and his expedition to Mars begins to bring joy back into her life. She is fascinated with a world outside of their

By using the emotional impacts of technology in Dandelion Wine, the intellectual loss in Fahrenheit 451, and the addiction to technology, Bradbury portrays an underlying theme of social issues within the stories. In Fahrenheit 451, Clarisse McClellan is the social outcast of the story. However, despite her societal role, she is among one of the brightest and most socially conscious characters in the story. In Dandelion Wine Grandpa Spaulding’s childish fascination with the universe results in his role as an outcast in the story. By using unusual characters as a device, Bradbury encourages the reader to stray from societal standards and to find life in aspects of life other than technology, as in the end, it may bring