In Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451, and George Orwell's novel 1984, there are very common similarities in both contrast and comparison of themes and I intend to learn from these themes ... and history, and the dangers of totalitarianism, but at the same time in 1984 there is language as mind control, and in Fahrenheit 451 there is knowledge versus ignorance. In both novels, a very obvious theme comes to mind rather quickly, that being technology. With telescreens visible around the city in which Winston lives as well as hidden microphones ... fear the true past may be revealed. Because o...

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Fahrenheit 451 Main Characters Guy Montag He is a fireman who makes a living burning books and the houses they are kept in. He is happy with his life and his job until finally ... down. He kills his captain and escapes out of the city were he meets intellectuals who remember the books that they have read in hopes of one day republishing them. Theme The theme of the story is how by taking away books from society the government can control what you hear. You only see what they want you to see. I believe Bradbury ... ...

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