The Use Of Technology In Fahrenheit 451

In his dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451, American author Ray Bradbury forewarns of the great threats technology poses upon humanity. Bradbury’s purpose is to exaggerate the negative effects of technology because they could soon become a reality for the dying society. In order to achieve this feat, he adopts an apprehensive tone to persuade the audience of young adults to rely less on technology, and change their course of destruction. Bradbury artistically amplifies the hazards of technology and their effects on the youth through the use of allusions and juxtaposition.

Ray Bradbury establishes an immense sense of credibility within his audience by employing historical allusions and juxtaposition to validate his novel. The use of historical allusions allows the reader to believe Bradbury is a legitimate source because he is able to express his extended knowledge on the subject and reference similar topics. During the women’s conversation in the parlor, they said they elected Winston Noble over Hubert Hoag because of his charming looks, charisma, and solid name. Although he was pleasing to the eyes, Winston was not fit to be a president, and aided in the destruction of the society. The name Hubert Hoag refers to the losing candidate of the 1968 American presidential election, Hubert Humphrey, and the name Winston Noble refers to the WWII British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Because of his knowledgeable connection, the reader feels that Bradbury is trustworthy and knows his topic well. They are able to use their own knowledge and create a connection with the book and author. Humphrey lost his election to Richard Nixon due to the popular status of his competitor, and his less favorable appearance. This ended up being a disaster for the American people because Nixon’s presidential skills were inferior to his good looks. The people based their votes on superficial values and elected a candidate incapable of political responsibilities, which lead to the