The opening line is, “It was a pleasure to burn” (pg. 3). But was it really? Did the instant pleasure dystopia really bring pleasure to the people in it? Fahrenheit 451 disagrees. It proves that knowledge and awareness of the world, particularly found in books, brings true pleasure. One way Fahrenheit 451 shows where true pleasure can be found is by using juxtaposition in the relationships of Montag and Mildred and of Montag and Clarisse. Montag and Mildred’s relationship stays stagnant throughout the novel, not changing a bit, because of their ignorance and lack of learning. Montag and Mildred’s relationship was so empty that they couldn’t even remember how they met. “There [was] a wall between [Montag] and Mildred” (pg. 44).
On the other hand, Clarisse and Montag’s relationship grows and blossoms, becoming deeper, as they learn, ask questions, and really talk to each other, unlike how Montag and Mildred are separated by the “three walls” (pg. 44). Their relationship is bright, colorful, and interesting as they learn together. …show more content…
Beatty uses his extensive knowledge of literature to confuse Montag and “muddy the waters” (pg. 107). This, using knowledge to create chaos, is the exact opposite of the use of knowledge that Fahrenheit 451 wants. Beatty muddied the waters, when Fahrenheit 451 advocates seeking to clear the waters through learning. Fahrenheit 451 also advocates seeking knowledge through the demeanors of individuals’ realities. The Book People at the end of the book had a calm, peaceful life of knowing and saving the legacy of the authors of old. This happy, calm feeling around them and what they are associated with, knowledge, promotes their outlook on
On the other hand, Clarisse and Montag’s relationship grows and blossoms, becoming deeper, as they learn, ask questions, and really talk to each other, unlike how Montag and Mildred are separated by the “three walls” (pg. 44). Their relationship is bright, colorful, and interesting as they learn together. …show more content…
Beatty uses his extensive knowledge of literature to confuse Montag and “muddy the waters” (pg. 107). This, using knowledge to create chaos, is the exact opposite of the use of knowledge that Fahrenheit 451 wants. Beatty muddied the waters, when Fahrenheit 451 advocates seeking to clear the waters through learning. Fahrenheit 451 also advocates seeking knowledge through the demeanors of individuals’ realities. The Book People at the end of the book had a calm, peaceful life of knowing and saving the legacy of the authors of old. This happy, calm feeling around them and what they are associated with, knowledge, promotes their outlook on