Significant References in Fahrenheit 451 As Dave Attell once said, “You know, men and women are a lot alike in certain situations. Like when they’re both on fire-they’re exactly alike.” Attell’s quote ties in perfectly with Fahrenheit 451 regarding the novel’s futuristic society. The government’s goal is to make everyone equal and create overall happiness by making books illegal and disposing of all the remaining books through the rise of fire. The author of Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury, was an American creator that wrote many pieces of work including short stories, novels, plays and more in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, and horror (Weiner 79). Bradbury was a master of creating allusions and other literary devices, including the novel’s title itself throughout his writing, …show more content…
In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury uses multiple references to famous authors and people, utilizes well-known quotes, and refers to legendary book titles. Three of Bradbury’s significant references that indulge in a deeper meaning in accords to the novel include a mention of Benjamin Franklin, a quote from Hugh Latimer, as well as Thomas Jefferson. Although not every famous component he mentions has a deeper significant meaning than the fame itself, it appears that Bradbury strategically uses these three particular references in carefully placed parts of the book to imply a stronger meaning to his readers. The first of many significant references that Ray Bradbury refers to is Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was an important figure in the history of the United States and