Fahrenheit 451 Influence On Society

In what ways are an individual's choices and actions influenced by society and government? A person’s choices and actions are a reflection of some of the greatest influences in our society and are a direct mirror of the political agendas of our government. There are many aspects in our daily life that can impact how we decide to live. There is music influence, community influence, influence from one's peers, and influence from the political leaders that have invested a lot of time in controlling the masses minds and actions. For example, if people really looked at the music that is being played on the radio and the content and lyrics that are embedded in the song, one could see why so many people in this generation find the most self destructive
By examining Guy Montag, the protagonist in Fahrenheit 451, and the world he lives in we can gain valuable insights to direct us in our own pursuit of happiness. From Montag and other characters we will learn how physical, emotional, and spiritual happiness can drastically affect our lives.In Fahrenheit 451, the citizens of the city in which Montag lives are disconnected from the physical world. They are constantly watching their “wall TVs” with “seashells” in their ears. They have no conversations with each other that are meaningful, and they drive so fast they can never see the beauty of nature that is around them.America in Fahrenheit 451 has separated itself from nature. The people have convinced themselves that those who take time to do things like have conversations and appreciate nature are “strange”, and so they ostracize them. In the novel, Clarisse is a perfect example of one of these “strange” people. Clarisse and her family enjoy nature. They like to sit with each other and have conversations. Sometimes, they even go on walks. Montag observes Clarisse “shaking a walnut tree,” and on the “lawn knitting a blue sweater.” She even brings him bouquets of flowers, sacks of chestnuts, and pins fallen leaves to his door (Bradbury 28). Montag asks Clarisse why she is never in school. She replies, “Oh, they don’t miss me. I’m anti-social, they say. I don’t mix. It’s so strange. I’m very social indeed. It all depends on what you mean by social, doesn’t it? Social to me is talking to you about… how strange the world is” (Bradbury 29). The way Clarisse is treated demonstrates exactly how disconnected society is from the natural world. They have no regard for the physical world so they exclude those who do.Mildred loves her TV programs, rather, she is obsessed with them. Montag tells us that “no matter