Every story needs structure; it should follow a sequence of events with purposeful pattern. Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 follows the steps of narrative structure which helps
Bradbury control when and what he wants the reader to know. Fahrenheit 451 is divided into three sections and each section contains certain components of narrative structure. The exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution are well placed throughout the novel. In Part One of Fahrenheit 451, titled “The Hearth and the Salamander”, the exposition is established. The novel’s protagonist, Guy Montag, is introduced, as well as most of the other important characters. The reader becomes familiar with Guy’s every day life, as well as what life is like in …show more content…
The reader learns that Guy is more than just a bandwagon fireman out to burn books. He has feelings and demonstrates a great deal of curiosity throughout the novel.
Through the exposition, Bradbury sets the stage for the rising action found in Part Two.
Part Two, “The Sieve and the Sand”, focuses on the novel’s rising action. The title of this section references one of Guy’s childhood memories: he was challenged to fill a sieve with sand, but was too young to realize what was happening as he tried over and over again with no success. The title is also symbolic of his futile efforts as an adult in the futuristic society. Most of the rising action is found along his journey of self discovery and development as a dynamic character throughout Part Two.
Part Three, “Burning Bright”, reveals the novel’s climax, falling action, and resolution.
At the climax, Guy murders the antagonist, Beatty, in an effort to protect himself. This is the great turning point in the novel, and everything preceding this event acts as the falling action and then resolution. The falling action is unraveled as the reader follows Guy during his escape from
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the city and his search for refuge. Suspense is very prevalent during the falling action. Guy
Bradbury control when and what he wants the reader to know. Fahrenheit 451 is divided into three sections and each section contains certain components of narrative structure. The exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution are well placed throughout the novel. In Part One of Fahrenheit 451, titled “The Hearth and the Salamander”, the exposition is established. The novel’s protagonist, Guy Montag, is introduced, as well as most of the other important characters. The reader becomes familiar with Guy’s every day life, as well as what life is like in …show more content…
The reader learns that Guy is more than just a bandwagon fireman out to burn books. He has feelings and demonstrates a great deal of curiosity throughout the novel.
Through the exposition, Bradbury sets the stage for the rising action found in Part Two.
Part Two, “The Sieve and the Sand”, focuses on the novel’s rising action. The title of this section references one of Guy’s childhood memories: he was challenged to fill a sieve with sand, but was too young to realize what was happening as he tried over and over again with no success. The title is also symbolic of his futile efforts as an adult in the futuristic society. Most of the rising action is found along his journey of self discovery and development as a dynamic character throughout Part Two.
Part Three, “Burning Bright”, reveals the novel’s climax, falling action, and resolution.
At the climax, Guy murders the antagonist, Beatty, in an effort to protect himself. This is the great turning point in the novel, and everything preceding this event acts as the falling action and then resolution. The falling action is unraveled as the reader follows Guy during his escape from
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the city and his search for refuge. Suspense is very prevalent during the falling action. Guy