In the novel, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, there were many different types of symbolism. Fire was the most significant because it influenced the main character, Montag, the most. Fire is usually symbolized as danger and destruction to many people. In the novel, it is portrayed as much more. It is not only of destructive use, but it can also be quite comforting and be of a renewal use. Throughout the novel, Montag gets a new understanding of fire and how much more there is to it than to use it to burn.
