The most frightening part of Montag’s world is the anti-intellectualism that leads to book burning. This doesn’t seem too far off from the reality shows that are on every streaming platform right now. These shows become her world she is isolated from the humans around her. It seems Bradbury foresaw COVID-19 lockdown-induced social isolation as Montag’s wife’s beloved plays are featured on wall-sized screens that are similar to the large televisions sold in Walmart. The similarities between Montag’s world and ours are glaring. “Fahrenheit 451” is relatively short and easy to read however, it’s also uncomfortable to read.
His wife just seems to find fulfillment in the television and repeatedly attempts to commit suicide. Montag’s downfall comes not long after he meets a young woman with whom he begins an intellectually exciting relationship. Due to his book exposure, Montag develops a yearning for deep connections like those depicted in his novels.
His wife is pulling away from him and becomes increasingly involved in her television plays. The relationships Montag has with his co-workers are shallow and unfulfilling. He soon realizes he doesn’t want to stop.īradbury describes a world where people are socially isolated. However, Montag’s curiosity gets the best of him, and he begins to secretly steal books from the scenes of fires. He loves burning things and laughs at the idea that firemen historically put out fires instead of starting them. If offenders of this law run, they are chased down by “The Hound.” This frightening mechanical dog-monster doesn’t leave survivors. Anyone caught with books is taken away by the police. In Montag’s world it’s against the law to read books. In this 1953 dystopian novel, firemen are not responsible for extinguishing fires, but rather for igniting them. “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury is a story of Guy Montag, a fireman.
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