Technology In Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury

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Many common day dangers could be lying in our pockets or hanging on our walls. These so-called dangers are masked as entertainment for all but can lead to a life of troubles. Montag tries to tell everyone that technology is dangerous but only a few seem to listen. In his dystopian fiction Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury illustrates how technology can not only affect relationships but can render your life emotionless and restless. Mildered’s use of technology makes her personality emotionless and her brain numb. When Montag walked in, “She had both ears plugged with electronic bees that were humming the hour away”(Bradbury 16). Mildred is dependent on technology to occupy her. This is the start of Mildred’s emotionless life. She then starts to sleep with the seashells, which does not allow her mind to rest. Mildred says, “Happiness is important. Fun is everything. And yet I kept sitting there saying to myself, I’m not happy, I’m not happy”(Bradbury 62). Mildred is cognizant of the significance of emotions, but it is already too late. The high rate of addiction among people in the book and in our current world. Due to her dependency on technology, Mildred's personality is dull and depressing. …show more content…

Montag is analyzing his marriage “Funny, how funny not to remember where or when you met your husband”(Bradbury 40). It is very strange that Mildred does not even know any details from when they first met. Their marriage has really fallen apart and is now nothing. Montag thought “If she died, he was certain he wouldn’t cry.” (Bradbury 41). To say that Montag would not cry if his wife died shows how bad their relationship is. This happens to many couples today because of the use of technology and not living in the real world. Her reliance on electronic devices negatively impacts their