The futuristic firemen seek out and burn books. ... Trivial information, in this culture, is good, and knowledge is evil. ... The work done by these firemen is seen as a bad thing. ... The salamander is a symbol of the society in which these types of firemen live in. ... (Novels for Students) This is why he added the damaging effects of the hound and the televisions. ...

• Word Count: 1467
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School