Theme Of Individuality In Fahrenheit 451
Is it possible to go from someone who conforms, to becoming a full on individual? Is it safer for people to stick to their community’s ideas, beliefs and morals, or is it nice to have parts of them that make them stand out? In Fahrenheit 451, there are characters that stick to following the crowd, while Montag believes that having a little individuality can only benefit him. The author, Ray Bradbury reveals the theme that despite the fact that every character shows some form of conformity, Montag breaks out of the ordinary to become an individual.
Montag, the protagonist of the story, is in a high position of power because of the job he obtains. The job of a fireman is considered one of the biggest parts of keeping people in check. The fact …show more content…
In this part of the story, Montag rips out pages from his own bible to get Faber to help him understand the context of it. In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury writes, “His hands, by themselves, like two men working together, began to rip the pages from the book. The hands tore the fly-leaf and then the first and then the second page.” Bradbury later writes, “‘Don’t, oh, don’t!’ said the old man. ‘Who can stop me? I’m a fireman. I can burn you’” (88). This scene is important because Montag brushes aside the fact that he and Faber does not want the bible destroyed f and brings out his fireman persona. By doing so, Montag demonstrates his loyalty to his profession and shows that despite of the fact that they are acquaintances, he will not let Faber off easy. A couple pages back, Montag learns a bit about Faber’s past as an English professor and about what literature meant to him. Montag catches on the idea that as a former educator, Faber must have a lot of knowledge on what books are all about. While gaining insight into Faber’s former position, Montag finds interest in books as well. Later on in the page, Bradbury writes, “‘Don’t make me feel any more tired. What do you want?’ ‘I need you to teach me’” (88). This quote is meaningful because Montag’s character literally changes from one instant to another. The fact that he threatened Faber only to get him to teach him about books, shows a complete turn of events. This part of the story is also really important because it shows both sides of Montag, his way of conforming, as well as his
Montag, the protagonist of the story, is in a high position of power because of the job he obtains. The job of a fireman is considered one of the biggest parts of keeping people in check. The fact …show more content…
In this part of the story, Montag rips out pages from his own bible to get Faber to help him understand the context of it. In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury writes, “His hands, by themselves, like two men working together, began to rip the pages from the book. The hands tore the fly-leaf and then the first and then the second page.” Bradbury later writes, “‘Don’t, oh, don’t!’ said the old man. ‘Who can stop me? I’m a fireman. I can burn you’” (88). This scene is important because Montag brushes aside the fact that he and Faber does not want the bible destroyed f and brings out his fireman persona. By doing so, Montag demonstrates his loyalty to his profession and shows that despite of the fact that they are acquaintances, he will not let Faber off easy. A couple pages back, Montag learns a bit about Faber’s past as an English professor and about what literature meant to him. Montag catches on the idea that as a former educator, Faber must have a lot of knowledge on what books are all about. While gaining insight into Faber’s former position, Montag finds interest in books as well. Later on in the page, Bradbury writes, “‘Don’t make me feel any more tired. What do you want?’ ‘I need you to teach me’” (88). This quote is meaningful because Montag’s character literally changes from one instant to another. The fact that he threatened Faber only to get him to teach him about books, shows a complete turn of events. This part of the story is also really important because it shows both sides of Montag, his way of conforming, as well as his