Imagine going back to the 1700’s, before technology. Now, imagine how different our priorities would be and how our lifestyles would change. People definitely would not have the same jobs or hobbies. Today, the world revolves around technology. It’s how people communicate, learn, socialize, etc. Most of us couldn’t survive without technology. Our lives have become so dependent on it, but we can’t even acknowledge how dependent we have become. A great example would be the book Fahrenheit 451, the society has become so dependent on technology and it is their lifestyle. The theme of Fahrenheit 451 is that technology can change people's perspectives and opinions which are shown through Mildred’s attitude towards material items, Montag’s observations
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Throughout the story, Mildred always had a very robotic attitude towards material items. When she was home, all she did is watch the TV and spark an occasional conversation with Montag. The Washington Post’s article states “The web has caused us to socialize less.” (Dewey) She does not care about the outside world; the people in the TV shows are her “family,” that is who she talks to. Also, Mildred has no feelings towards people besides her “family.” In part one when Montag was ill, she never really cared or looked after him, even he asked her what she was watching, he knows that all she does is watch TV. She cares more about the technology, rather than socializing with Montag or actual people. Lastly, when Mildred is around her “family,” her attitude completely changes. When she is around the television she talks to it and reacts to her “family”, but around Montag, she just picks fights with him over what he does. The reader soon develops the idea that like Mildred, technology has changed the world’s priorities. Through Mildred’s mindset, the reader begins to realize how technology has changed the …show more content…
In the book, Montag realizes that he is not happy, he cannot think for himself, partially because of society. As the book states, “”Are you happy?” she (Clarisse) said. “Am I what?” he (Montag) cried.” (Bradbury 7) This quote explains how the society's views have changed, due to technology. Also, Montag begins to question the society and how they use technology. The society is always moving, Clarisse's uncle got arrested because he was a pedestrian, he slowed and thought. This shows how they are always moving, and not connected to the outside world, it is how people spend their time. Lastly, Montag realized that people never think about themselves. Like stated earlier, they always have their face in technology and they never stop and look around. It is very similar to today's world which is always on technological devices and pays less attention to the outside world. Montag’s observations lead the reader into thinking about how technology has changed people and sometimes, not in the best
Throughout the story, Mildred always had a very robotic attitude towards material items. When she was home, all she did is watch the TV and spark an occasional conversation with Montag. The Washington Post’s article states “The web has caused us to socialize less.” (Dewey) She does not care about the outside world; the people in the TV shows are her “family,” that is who she talks to. Also, Mildred has no feelings towards people besides her “family.” In part one when Montag was ill, she never really cared or looked after him, even he asked her what she was watching, he knows that all she does is watch TV. She cares more about the technology, rather than socializing with Montag or actual people. Lastly, when Mildred is around her “family,” her attitude completely changes. When she is around the television she talks to it and reacts to her “family”, but around Montag, she just picks fights with him over what he does. The reader soon develops the idea that like Mildred, technology has changed the world’s priorities. Through Mildred’s mindset, the reader begins to realize how technology has changed the …show more content…
In the book, Montag realizes that he is not happy, he cannot think for himself, partially because of society. As the book states, “”Are you happy?” she (Clarisse) said. “Am I what?” he (Montag) cried.” (Bradbury 7) This quote explains how the society's views have changed, due to technology. Also, Montag begins to question the society and how they use technology. The society is always moving, Clarisse's uncle got arrested because he was a pedestrian, he slowed and thought. This shows how they are always moving, and not connected to the outside world, it is how people spend their time. Lastly, Montag realized that people never think about themselves. Like stated earlier, they always have their face in technology and they never stop and look around. It is very similar to today's world which is always on technological devices and pays less attention to the outside world. Montag’s observations lead the reader into thinking about how technology has changed people and sometimes, not in the best