Fahrenheit 451 is a powerful scientific fiction novel analyzing the effects of the loss of books and free thought in a society that Bradbury has created where books are banned and destroyed. Fahrenheit 451 is regarded as Bradbury’s most notable work and well known piece of literature. The Washington Post regards Fahrenheit 451 as "A chilling work about a dystopian society” (1). Fahrenheit 451 is significantly different from Bradbury’s other similar fictional works as he regards Fahrenheit 451 as a scientific fiction novel, not fantasy. He made this distinction clear when he said, “I 've written only one book of science fiction [Fahrenheit 451]. All the others are fantasy. Fantasies are things that can 't happen, and science fiction is about things that can happen” (Bradbury). Bradbury’s frightening, disturbing idea of a dystopian society where books are banned that may occur in the future makes it a worldwide best seller and emphasizes the necessity of free speech and not censorship.
“Censorship is the core issue in this work” (Luker). According to The New Oxford …show more content…
The major difference the government and their emphasis in the lives of the people. “The tyranny of an oligarchy in 1984 is matched by the tyranny of the anti-intellectual majority in Fahrenheit 451” (Heller). Heller believes that the government in Fahrenheit 451 is much more distant just like the United States government with their anti communist nature after World War II. The government is not as active in the censorship of the books, there is no “Big Brother” or secret police. Instead, it is through the neighbors and their civic duty where book collectors are exposed and arrested. However, the result of this dystopian society and other related problems are not all due to censorship, but also the technological advancements during the
“Censorship is the core issue in this work” (Luker). According to The New Oxford …show more content…
The major difference the government and their emphasis in the lives of the people. “The tyranny of an oligarchy in 1984 is matched by the tyranny of the anti-intellectual majority in Fahrenheit 451” (Heller). Heller believes that the government in Fahrenheit 451 is much more distant just like the United States government with their anti communist nature after World War II. The government is not as active in the censorship of the books, there is no “Big Brother” or secret police. Instead, it is through the neighbors and their civic duty where book collectors are exposed and arrested. However, the result of this dystopian society and other related problems are not all due to censorship, but also the technological advancements during the