Theme Of Allusions In Fahrenheit 451

The novel Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury is a fascinating story which talks about a dystopian world which is always evolutionizing, specially the characters which never “alight”. Guy Montag, the main character of this story is in a constant dilemma. “Be or not to be?” Montag, living in his point of view a normal life, till one day when he met this girl Clarisse. The one that changed his life by making him think in a different way. He feels the necessity to make changes, he can't live like he use to after Clarisse. Since his real eyes, realize the real lies his world hide. He goes through several changes while the development of this story. Bradbury develops the theme of change and transformation by the way Montag discovers each time more and more about his situation which makes him change his thoughts and transform as a person as well.

Bradbury uses allusions numerous times throughout the novel. Bradbury alludes to the biblical reference to sheep in the bible. For example, as Beatty takes possession of the book Montag returns to him, he says, “the crisis is past and all is well, the sheep returns to the fold. We’re all sheep who have strayed at times” (Bradbury 105). This quote explains how Captain Beatty believes Montag is betraying his position as a fireman and his place in society because he has strayed from the typical way of life in the novel. But because Montag returns to the firehouse he is returning to the herd. This quote is similar to one within the bible because it states how people, like sheep, have gone astray. The significance of this literary devices is to

“It was a pleasure to burn” (Bradbury 1). At the start of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, published by Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, comes one of the most iconic introductory phrases in literary culture. At the moment of reading it, this line is interpreted to be an expression of the thrill that came with the act of lighting a fire as Montag does his job to burn illegal books. However, by the end, it is possible to say that this line has a different meaning altogether. In a time where censorship and other forms of oppression were on the rise, Bradbury wrote his work to speak out against a strong government, preserving freedom for the individual. Through the use of allusions, he grounds Fahrenheit 451 in reality, calling the themes of the novel into question in the present as much as they were in the time when the novel was written. Through the world of his story, Bradbury makes a statement about a potential path society could take, destroying freedom of thought and individual expression, becoming nothing less than a dystopia like the one in Montag’s world.

B. Explanation of the allusion: Dover Beach was a poem by Matthew Arnold which was published in 1867. He wrote the poem while honeymooning with his wife at Dover Beach. Although it contained only 37 lines, it described the beauty of nature on a beach in Dover England as well as the worldly issues of the decline of religious faith. With metaphors and alliteration, Arnold effectively expressed his views and opinions making this most famous work ("Dover").

Fahrenheit 451 Allusion Project In the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, the author, uses allusions to make relations to the themes of the book. By referring to The book of Job he is relating Job to Motag because they are both in very similar situations. He also alludes to Ben Franklin because he is an example of the propaganda and lies that the government tells the people. Ray Bradbury also made references to Thomas Paine because his books were banned just like how books are banned in the Fahrenheit 451.

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is full of different allusions from different books and authors and also full of themes connected to the allusions. Some of the allusions in the book are Henry David Thoreau and his book, Walden. Guy Fawkes and the book of Job connect to the book as well.

Allegories are used for many reasons, such as debating about politics, or create moral meanings, but what intrigues me is that authors are able to express their ideas on controversies that have happened in the past with their own stories, simultaneously giving it a better context to the story, and give a peek of how it would feel if the reader was in the situation, just with an allegory.

Fahrenheit 451 contains many allusions; historic, mythological, and biblical. Bradbury uses these allusions to connect the book and reader’s life experiences. One example of a historical ".... when Mildred ran from the parlor like a native fleeing an eruption of Vesuvius." (pg. 93) Vesuvius was a famous volcano that erupted in AD79 destroying the city of Pompeii and all of its residents, illustrating the destructive capabilities of fire.

Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, is set in a dystopian society. The government’s main belief is happiness is the result of everyone being equal. The government believes that certain books should be forbidden because those books bring false, individual ideas, which make people unhappy. Guy Montag is just like every other fireman: he does not read the books, just burns them. Then one day, he meets Clarisse, a young girl, that challenges his viewpoint of life. After several conversations with her, he begins to question the government’s ideals. He starts stealing and reading the forbidden books, and he begins to understand the purpose of those books. Montag then meets up with an old friend, and they make plans to start a revolution by

In the book Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury, many of the characters are faced with difficult decisions. All of the characters in the book struggle and at times don’t know what to do. The novel explores a main idea of individuality versus conformity, and many of the characters struggle with one or the other, at times.

Jason Rosa May 17, 2015 English Period D Mr.Miszkiewicz Allusions with Julius Caesar In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, multiple allusions are exemplified throughout the novel. An allusion is something in a book that references back to a historical place, time and or person. Throughout the duration of the novel, the ultimate allusion is displayed in the moment when Beatty quotes Julius Caesar. On page 162, Beatty will demonstrate how he’s more similar than not to the infamous Julius Caesar, along with the circumstances and indirect irony the author conveys.

“It was a pleasure to burn” (3). In the novel, Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, Guy Montag lives in a futuristic society were it is illegal to read books and think independently. Bradbury uses allusions to illustrate that moral conscience leads to passionate opinions.

The novel Fahrenheit 451 written by Ray Bradbury, deals with a futuristic apocalypse that happens to an entire society and creates an new opportunity for the book’s main character Guy Montag. This apocalypse needed to happen because it provides Montag with meaning, which allows him to fully transform. Through Montag’s experiences to find answers and happiness, he begins to have realization and goes through a transformation from being the representation of evil and destruction to good.

"It was a pleasure to burn" (Bradbury 3). In this novel it takes place in a society where books have been banned, technology is at it prime, life goes by fast, and human interaction is limited. Also a character learns that books are not all that bad and tries to save them, but gets caught in action. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury was written originally as a short story titled "The Firemen" and was published by Galaxy Science Fiction in 1950; he later expanded the story into a novel published in 1953 called Fahrenheit 451. Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451 was published in 1953, yet to this day it remains relevant to todays society and has people wondering whether this could happen to todays society with the advanced technology. Bradbury's choice

In the book, Fahrenheit 451, Clarisse McClellan is a thought out, important motif. A motif is a recurring object, theme, or item in a literary text that contributes to the plot of the story. Clarisse makes for a good example of a well-written motif.