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There are many messages/themes in Fahrenheit 451 - In writing the book, Bradbury sends a warning to his readers about the direction of society.
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Brennan and Davie's Fahrenheit 451 Page Themes There are many messages/themes in Fahrenheit 451. In writing the book, Bradbury sends a warning to his readers about the direction of society. One warning sent is about the dangers of technology. Technology is always thought of as a good think, but it is not necessarily as shown in the book. When people begin to rely on technology, as in the novel, problems occur. This being dependent upon technology can be detrimental to intellectual growth, as people stop thinking of better ways, only accepting the current standard. Also, Bradbury warns us of the importance of the knowledge of history, as illustrated by Beatty telling Montag the first fireman was Ben Franklin. Just imagine if nobody knew history-what would happen? Knowledge is power, as clearly illustrated in the novel. Also illustrated in the novel is the importance of thought. Bradbury shows us that when people...
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