If you’re a habitual reader, you probably already know what dystopia is. Dystopia in literature and the media has always been a common occurrence, whether it’s today or years ago. Us humans often find enjoyment in dystopia, perhaps used as an escape from the present-- to alleviate the situation of today by reviewing the undesirable dystopian concepts. However, the frightening reality is that although it is intended to be fiction, many dystopian ideas have started become relevant. Authors and filmmakers convey their different styles using diction, imagery, angles, lighting, color, and character development in order to make sure their dystopian idea is set across. In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury makes use of the character development of Montag
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Within the first few pages, the reader is met with few of many topics of social commentary throughout the book. In an interview with Bradbury, “A Conversation with Ray Bradbury,” he explained that in his youth, he had always taken a liking in literature. The man had probably spent half of his childhood with a book in his lap. Living in the midst of WWII, it obviously occurred to him that Hitler was burning books which angered his bibliophilist nature. Heavily impacted by this information, Fahrenheit 451 is not just a simple novel. Rather, it is an illustration of Ray Bradbury’s fears during his lifetime through a fictional …show more content…
The character of Montag is introduced to the reader with fierce, sinister language and tone. This lets the reader know that he symbolizes the undesirable future. On the other hand, the description of Clarisse gives the effect of a divine or peaceful figure, “...a soft and constant light in it. It was not the hysterical light of electricity,” (5). Bradbury always chooses his words wisely, making sure that the social commentary described in the novel is delivered with disheartenment and rebuke. On one hand, Mildred’s frequent use of her “seashells” makes it seem as if it has completely taken her over. In addition, her anticipation for a “fourth wall-TV” (9) further adds to her addiction to technology, where she disregards how Montag explains that it’s “one-third of [his] yearly pay”
Within the first few pages, the reader is met with few of many topics of social commentary throughout the book. In an interview with Bradbury, “A Conversation with Ray Bradbury,” he explained that in his youth, he had always taken a liking in literature. The man had probably spent half of his childhood with a book in his lap. Living in the midst of WWII, it obviously occurred to him that Hitler was burning books which angered his bibliophilist nature. Heavily impacted by this information, Fahrenheit 451 is not just a simple novel. Rather, it is an illustration of Ray Bradbury’s fears during his lifetime through a fictional …show more content…
The character of Montag is introduced to the reader with fierce, sinister language and tone. This lets the reader know that he symbolizes the undesirable future. On the other hand, the description of Clarisse gives the effect of a divine or peaceful figure, “...a soft and constant light in it. It was not the hysterical light of electricity,” (5). Bradbury always chooses his words wisely, making sure that the social commentary described in the novel is delivered with disheartenment and rebuke. On one hand, Mildred’s frequent use of her “seashells” makes it seem as if it has completely taken her over. In addition, her anticipation for a “fourth wall-TV” (9) further adds to her addiction to technology, where she disregards how Montag explains that it’s “one-third of [his] yearly pay”