Fahrenheit 451 Technology Essay

The world is filled with diversity and culture. These differences are what make the Earth beautiful. Without culture or communication, the world would be filled with mindless animals. This type of dystopian world is the main setting in the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The story is set in the mystical future with out-of-this-world technology such as mechanical hounds and reverse fire poles. Bradbury uses this, along with other scientific elements, to raise a question: Are people becoming more dependent on technology, and is that so much of a good thing? Bradbury exposes the behavior of these brainwashed people that live on entertainment, and throws in a special, sensible person named Guy Montag. Guy Montag is introduced as a brainwashed fireman who has been indoctrinated by the new technology. Once he realizes his mindless behaviors, Montag tries to live his life in a sane fashion without the fantastic gadgets and normalities interfering. For instance, Montag and his boss Beatty discuss several topics in Montag’s bedroom, including a 16 year old girl named Clarisse McClellan. Beatty refers to this girl and her family as “odd ducks” (60) because of their behaviors. These behaviors, such as walking on a sidewalk and socializing with each other, are seen as odd and “antisocial” (29) in this time. These are seen as odd, because the new technology distracts everyone from communicating with others. That is also why technology is a very important factor in this book; everyone seems to rely on the huge televisions and …show more content…
These factors, all caused by the rise of science and technology, raises the question for the readers as to whether or not it is a good thing for everyone. These elements also create a thrill-rushing book. Fahrenheit 451 is a wonderful book that helps opens its readers eyes to the technological changes around