Fahrenheit 451 Allusion to Machiavelli
Allusion: Machiavelli
Category: Historical
Quote from Fahrenheit 451:
"We are all bits and pieces of history and literature and international law. Byron, Tom Paine, Machiavelli, or Christ, it's here" (Bradbury 152).
Bradbury, Ray. "Part 3." Fahrenheit 451. New York: Del Rey Book, 1991. 152. Print.
Original Source or Context:
Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian historian, politician, diplomat, and philosopher during the late 1400s early 1500s. Machiavelli is considered the father of modern political theory; and his theories are most prominent in his short book, “The Prince”. Machiavelli’s “The Prince” is main purpose is to tell rulers how to remain in power once they have gained it. The best way to go about ruling according to Machiavelli is to simply rule well. However if this does not work Machiavelli recommends several different strategies such as the use of violence. During Machiavelli’s time his theories were not widely accepted and because of this he died in shame. Machiavelli acted on his thoughts and beliefs despite what society taught and believed. However once time passed Machiavelli’s philosophies were better understood and accepted. Other philosophers began take portions of his philosophy to add to their own. This brought upon a new respected look to Machiavelli rather than the shameful look he died with.
Citation’s from Original Source:
Nederman, Cary. "Niccolò Machiavelli." Stanford University. Stanford University, 13 Sept. 2005. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. .
"Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469-1527." Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469-1527. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. .
Mansfield, Harvey. "Niccolo Machiavelli (Italian Statesman and Writer)." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. .
Effect/Insight:
The effect of the allusion to Niccolo Machiavelli in “Fahrenheit 451” is it connects Guy Montag to Machiavelli. Montag acted on his thoughts and what he believed in rather than what society believed in. Montag believed books
Category: Historical
Quote from Fahrenheit 451:
"We are all bits and pieces of history and literature and international law. Byron, Tom Paine, Machiavelli, or Christ, it's here" (Bradbury 152).
Bradbury, Ray. "Part 3." Fahrenheit 451. New York: Del Rey Book, 1991. 152. Print.
Original Source or Context:
Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian historian, politician, diplomat, and philosopher during the late 1400s early 1500s. Machiavelli is considered the father of modern political theory; and his theories are most prominent in his short book, “The Prince”. Machiavelli’s “The Prince” is main purpose is to tell rulers how to remain in power once they have gained it. The best way to go about ruling according to Machiavelli is to simply rule well. However if this does not work Machiavelli recommends several different strategies such as the use of violence. During Machiavelli’s time his theories were not widely accepted and because of this he died in shame. Machiavelli acted on his thoughts and beliefs despite what society taught and believed. However once time passed Machiavelli’s philosophies were better understood and accepted. Other philosophers began take portions of his philosophy to add to their own. This brought upon a new respected look to Machiavelli rather than the shameful look he died with.
Citation’s from Original Source:
Nederman, Cary. "Niccolò Machiavelli." Stanford University. Stanford University, 13 Sept. 2005. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. .
"Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469-1527." Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469-1527. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. .
Mansfield, Harvey. "Niccolo Machiavelli (Italian Statesman and Writer)." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. .
Effect/Insight:
The effect of the allusion to Niccolo Machiavelli in “Fahrenheit 451” is it connects Guy Montag to Machiavelli. Montag acted on his thoughts and what he believed in rather than what society believed in. Montag believed books