Throughout the course of history, humanity has strived to reach perfection in every aspect of society. The idea of a perfect society, without flaw, a society without famine, war, or destruction has captivated some of the most influential minds in history. However, this utopia has never been achieved. Unfortunately, the attempts to create this utopia have often led to more harm than good. Humans are naturally curious and often discontent with their own possessions or place in society, this has often led to mankind starting wars or going to other extremes in order to achieve a perfect society. However, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, and humans try so hard to be perfect that it eventually fails, leading to dystopia. Fahrenheit
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Fahrenheit 451 is a science fiction novel which puts most of the blame of the dystopia it has become on the government and technology in the story. The main dilemma in the society of Star of the Sea is the Irish Famine, which left millions of people dying of starvation and leaving their homes in hopes of finding a better future. The main difference, however, is how these bleak setting affect the characters in each of the stories. Fahrenheit 451 is a progressive novel which follows the journey of self-discovery the protagonist Guy Montag goes through. Once Guy realizes the horrors of the society around him he works to change his view on the world, and even has ambitions to save the next generation from the negative mindset that books and individuality are abominations in society. Guy becomes aware of the faults of society and is careful not to fall prey to them. On the other hand, Grantley Dixon in Star of the Sea does the exact opposite and lets the horrendous morals of society overtake him. Dixon begins the novel as a struggling writer who is fascinated with the struggle between Mulvey and Marridith, and sees their story as an opening to make a name for himself. Dixon even murders Marridith in order to give his story the extra level. Instead of feeling guilty for this appalling act, as Guy would, he merely justifies his actions by stating “It is not a matter of ends justifying means: but of the creation of new means and new ends.” While Bradbury ends Guy’s story with a positive outlook on the possibilities for the future, O’Conner has his characters end with a bleaker outcome that leaves readers questioning the morals said characters may have
Fahrenheit 451 is a science fiction novel which puts most of the blame of the dystopia it has become on the government and technology in the story. The main dilemma in the society of Star of the Sea is the Irish Famine, which left millions of people dying of starvation and leaving their homes in hopes of finding a better future. The main difference, however, is how these bleak setting affect the characters in each of the stories. Fahrenheit 451 is a progressive novel which follows the journey of self-discovery the protagonist Guy Montag goes through. Once Guy realizes the horrors of the society around him he works to change his view on the world, and even has ambitions to save the next generation from the negative mindset that books and individuality are abominations in society. Guy becomes aware of the faults of society and is careful not to fall prey to them. On the other hand, Grantley Dixon in Star of the Sea does the exact opposite and lets the horrendous morals of society overtake him. Dixon begins the novel as a struggling writer who is fascinated with the struggle between Mulvey and Marridith, and sees their story as an opening to make a name for himself. Dixon even murders Marridith in order to give his story the extra level. Instead of feeling guilty for this appalling act, as Guy would, he merely justifies his actions by stating “It is not a matter of ends justifying means: but of the creation of new means and new ends.” While Bradbury ends Guy’s story with a positive outlook on the possibilities for the future, O’Conner has his characters end with a bleaker outcome that leaves readers questioning the morals said characters may have