Examples Of Individualism In Fahrenheit 451
Individualism is something that has been present in every community around the world. The idea of individualism helps our societies function properly. If everyone was the same, and if uniqueness was not present, civilizations would begin to crumble. In Fahrenheit 451, society has been controlled so everyone’s identity is the same. A theme that can be found in the novel, Fahrenheit 451, is that society shapes and affects the individuality of many people, which can be seen through Mildred’s selfishness, Faber’s cowardice, and Captain Beatty’s unawareness towards the world around him. Mildred’s constant selfishness shows how society affects the way that individuals act. The government wants people to have a self-centered and egotistical approach
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Faber was aware of the changes that were happening in his community. He claimed that he was “one of the innocents who could have spoken up and out when no one would listen to the guilty.” (Bradbury 71) Unlike other the other people around him, Faber noticed that the government started to become more controlling. Though he witnessed the government starting to control people’s actions, Faber was too frightened and craven to stand up for himself. Later in Faber’s life, when he met Montag, he regretted not taking action against the corruption he saw. Once he realized Montag’s determination to confront the issues he sees, Faber felt guilty and disappointed in himself. Because of this guilt that Faber feels, he knew he could make up for his past mistakes by doing everything he could to assist Montag. Later, when he does begin to help Montag, his trait of cowardice shines through yet again. Instead of going out and physically taking action himself, Faber sat in his home, where he was safe. He could communicate with Montag through his device, called the Green Bullet, which he designed while he was in hiding. He expected Montag to go out and do the dirty work, while he stays in his home, shielded from harm. Faber’s cowardice and the realization of his mistakes help him convey the theme of society’s effects on
Faber was aware of the changes that were happening in his community. He claimed that he was “one of the innocents who could have spoken up and out when no one would listen to the guilty.” (Bradbury 71) Unlike other the other people around him, Faber noticed that the government started to become more controlling. Though he witnessed the government starting to control people’s actions, Faber was too frightened and craven to stand up for himself. Later in Faber’s life, when he met Montag, he regretted not taking action against the corruption he saw. Once he realized Montag’s determination to confront the issues he sees, Faber felt guilty and disappointed in himself. Because of this guilt that Faber feels, he knew he could make up for his past mistakes by doing everything he could to assist Montag. Later, when he does begin to help Montag, his trait of cowardice shines through yet again. Instead of going out and physically taking action himself, Faber sat in his home, where he was safe. He could communicate with Montag through his device, called the Green Bullet, which he designed while he was in hiding. He expected Montag to go out and do the dirty work, while he stays in his home, shielded from harm. Faber’s cowardice and the realization of his mistakes help him convey the theme of society’s effects on