Symbolism in Fahrenheit 451 research paper on Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and The Martion Chronicles Fahrenheit 451 & Brave New World

Chris Mokos
MS 101
Cheryl Casey
3/9/00

Symbolism in Fahrenheit 451

Light, especially fire, and darkness are significantly reoccurring themes in Fahrenheit 451. Guy Montag, the main character, is a fireman, but in this futuristic world the job description of a fireman is to start fires wherever books are found; instead of putting them out. Montag takes a journey from a literary darkness to a knowledgeable light. This journey can be compared to the short story Allegory of the Cave by Plato, in which a prisoner experiences a similar journey.
The role that fire plays in Fahrenheit 451 is apparent from the very beginning of Bradbury's novel. "IT WAS A PLEASURE TO BURN. It was a pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened and changed" (1). In these first two sentences, Bradbury creates a sense of curiosity and irony......

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Title: Fahrenheit 451
Approximate Word Count: 310
Approximate Pages: 2 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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