Fireman

who burns books for a living comes to realize the oppressive conformity that defines his society. In Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, the main protagonist finds that an idealistic world of mindless obedience can be corrupt at heart. Guy Montag is a fireman who holds pride in his job, until he meets Clarisse, who reveals that Montag is not as happy as he thinks he is. He is later informed of Clarisse’s death, and his unhappiness grows. He then meets a man named Faber, and devises a plan to…

only child left. She stood there miserable not bowing what to do. If Kendra died where would she go to. She looked back up at the burning towers and saw a person jump from it. A tear rolled down her cheek but she wiped it off quickly. Hey you! A fireman shouted. “What” Alice said smirky like. “You were suppose to get on the van”! He said angrily. “Well, I missed it” she said. “Why didn't you tell someone”. “Because I don't care”! She said shouting in anger. “Well why don't ya” he said. “Because…

the main character is a fireman and in this time firemen did not put out the fires they start them. They are all against reading now all that they do is watch tv play online and ect. He meets someone that changes the way he thinks and he starts doing things he's not allowed to do. When he does the things he's no spouse to do he get in trouble and does some things that are unacceptable. Montag runs away because he did something horrible. In the beginning, Montag was a fireman he loved starting…

Ray Bradbury brilliantly employs the element of symbolism to chronicle fire’s diverse role in his novel Fahrenheit 451. In the novel’s futuristic setting, the term “fireman” refers to those whose occupation is to destroy every printed document possible using kerosene and flame. The government has given jurisdiction to these firemen to destroy not only the documents, but also the homes of those found to possess printed works. The novel’s protagonist, Guy Montag, is one of the firemen entrusted to…

Guy Montag, a fireman in his world, confused by his own intentions figures there is more to life than the little he has been told. Although he doesn't know how to make a change. In a society reliant on technology and the ease it brings, authenticity of information is in short supply, dehumanized by the deprivation of real feelings and emotions leads to people's live being seemingly superfluous to themselves and desentization leads to negativity where people can't control their own thoughts even…

He and the other fireman would burn books to show conformity. Without books and ideas, nobody is permitted to think freely and thus everyone should be happy according to the new rules of their society. Yet, when books and new ideas are presented to people, conflict and unhappiness occur which is why the government has banned them. At first, Montag believes that he is happy just like any other citizen. However, the reader quickly notices that Montag is not truly satisfied with his life after he…

caught with a book can get someone thrown in jail. The idea is that people are more easily controlled without the presence of education and individual creativity. Bradbury illustrates the contraire through his use of the protagonist, Montag. He is a fireman whose job is to burn books and the homes they are found in. He is content with his place in society. Montag’s relationships with Clarisse and Faber, and his ultimate rebellion against society show that when limits are reached, and they are…

The beginning of the book is a very eerie one. In which Guy Montag who will be the narrator and main character throughout the book is describing his love of being a fireman. But being a fireman to him is not the same as being a fireman in today 's time. In this dystopian society where people don’t enjoy the company of people a fireman is somebody who seeks out book and wishes to burn them, not put them out; because in this time period where the book is taking place houses can not be burned…

results come of your actions, but if you do nothing there will be no result”~ Mohandas Gandhi. One of the many themes shown through the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is action vs. inaction. The main character Guy Montag, who is an inactive fireman who burns down the homes of book owners as a punishment for breaking the law, turns into an active man who takes action upon his beliefs. Bradbury, who published the book in 1953, predicts a future filled with restrictions and a strong government…

different characters in the novel. Not going alone with the idea of normal is shown by the 17-year-old neighbor of Montag, Clarisse McClellan. In the very beginning of the novel, Montag runs into Clarisse, after Montag’s job as a fireman has finished for the night. Fireman in this…