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    In the mind flipping novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury there are two major brands of people. There are the Conformists who have became blind thoughtless zombies who believe all that they are told from the Government. Then there are the Non-Conformists, this elusive group of people have transitioned into the mindless gullible zombies that the Conformists have become. The Non-Conformists do not take spoon fed information for its face value, read books, and asks questions about the past and why…

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    Technology has shaped today’s world and form many distractions. People, so focused in the own lives that they hardly get the chance to see how much better life could be. Throughout the book Fahrenheit 451, there are many examples of people allowing themselves to believe in a false happiness. In a society where reading and curiosity has long been replaced with robotic entertainment, the some characters begin to question everything while others slowly drown. Bradbury reveals the theme where the…

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    Ohio lawmakers passed a bill which would ban abortions when the heartbeats of the fetus become detectable at around six weeks. The 'heartbeat bill' was approved by both the House and the Senate on December 6, and has been sent to Governor John Kasich who has 10 days to veto it. Otherwise, it will automatically became law. The bill makes an exception when the life of the mother is in danger, but not for rape, incest, and anomalies in fetus. After the Supreme Court legalized abortions in the…

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    Out of answers, Montag turns to a professor named Faber that he recalls meeting in a park. When he sees Faber, Faber tells Montag that the meaning of books is embedded in the life lessons they have to offer, and Faber explains that the beauty of reading only appears when you have the freedom to influence the ideas and themes that literature contains. Faber agrees to assist Montag in his reading, and the two of them devise an elaborate plan of action that…

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    Do characters conform or are they individuals. In Fahrenheit 451 Montag conforms into someone who enjoys burning books. Montag conforms by the influence of Faber. As follows faber is a long time friend of Montag's and they work together throughout the book to burn books. Over all Montag does a complete turnaround as an individual. Montag is someone we see in the beginning of the book as a stern person. However Montag does not express himself as an individual. As follows with expressing…

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    in the last copy of the Bible. Montag takes a risk and goes to visit Faber. Once there, Faber states “The magic is only in what books say, how they stitched the patches of the universe together into one garment for us”(79). With this, the readers can see that Faber will be the ultimate boon of the story. Faber, just like the ultimate boon of every story is very important to the plot line and outcome of Fahrenheit 451. With Faber helping Montag every step of the way, Montag is able to make it to…

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    instead of television, that everyone uses now. Montag becomes very curious as to what’s inside these books, so he steals one while at work. He doesn’t understand it, so he calls Faber, a retired old English professor. Faber gives him a type of Seashell Radio in which they can talk and listen to each other through. When Faber keeps on telling Montag what to do through the earpiece, Montag…

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    a conversation between Montag and Faber. Montag had just finished reading the poem “Dover Beach” to Mildred’s friends. This had lead to them getting scared, crying, and then ultimately left the house. Mildred had gotten angry and Montag, and he had felt that he has made a mistake. However, over the communication device Faber had given Montag, he tells them that”...I know, I know. You’re afraid of making mistakes. Don’t be. Mistakes can be profited by…”(Faber 100). This demonstrates how…

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    stands up for himself against Beatty, the fire captain, along with society. He finally manages to see the truth in world with the help of Faber, a former professor, and books.…

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    Captain Beatty and professor Faber, these two characters have completely different beliefs, but they sometimes express those beliefs in similar ways. It is made clear in the story that Faber has a love for books, but why? Three reasons, three things that are missing from people 's lives. The first thing is quality information that has detailed the understanding…

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