Fahrenheit 451 Changes

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Montag, the protagonist of Fahrenheit 451, changes by finding the true potential of life and intellect. At first glance, he is seen to be disconnected from his wife and is like any other fireman in society. However, within more time, Montag soon begins to morph into a different person which ultimately resembles the colors that are vigorously limned on top of the stark white canvas. The shine of white that comes through the symphony of colors can personify the emotion of impassiveness. Likewise, other aspects of the painting cannot be seen from a faraway perspective or without an open mindset; for example, the layering of the painting may seem like an artistic element that was just placed there; however, it can symbolize Montag’s journey to break free from oppression …show more content…
Though Mildred tries to convince him that it was a mere moment that hit his weak point, he snaps and thinks, “There must be something in books, things we can’t imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don’t stay for nothing” (Bradbury 48). Consequently, the horrific events of the woman being burnt were soon engraved into Montag’s mind, which left him in a messy and confused state. This connects back to the layering of the painting, by both the woman burning herself and Clarisse, unlocks Montag’s awareness of the world. Thus, both figures create a foundation for Montag, soon bringing him to further question and find the answers that are hiding within books. Thus, each new time Montag learns more about the world and books is equivalent to a brush stroke made on a white canvas symbolizing one step made to fulfill and unlock his true freedom and peacefulness. Throughout the painting, there are a variety of messy paint splatters and thinly spread spilled paint representing the freedom and the core self of

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