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An analysis of Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451, focusing on the author's craft, literary devices, and elements used to convey themes such as the importance of books, the dangers of technology, and self-censorship. textual evidence and connections to these themes.
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How does Ray Bradbury use craft, devices, and elements to shape the themes of Fahrenheit 451?
Themes in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Books are a controversial and important part of our society and our lives.
Our reliance on technology can spiral out of control if we let it.
Knowledge is joyful and painful.
We can be confined by our own self censorship.
Craft, Devices, and Elements
Author’s Craft Literary Devices Literary Elements
word choice foreshadowing tone
imagery symbolism plot structure
figurative language irony setting
allegory point of view
tension characterization
● setting
over, going over, going over, one two, one two, one two, six of theme, nine of theme, twelve of them, one and one and one and another and another and another, did all the screaming for him.”(11)
“They walked in the war cool blowing night on the silvered pavement and there was the faintest breath of fresh apricots and strawberries in the air, and he looked around and realized this was quite impossible, so late in the year.”(4)
“She was an expert at lip reading from ten years of apprenticeship at Seashell ear thimbles.”(16)
focused on technology, to the point that Millie is constantly listening to the Seashells radio and blocking out what is actually happening in her life, like dealing with her overdose and the jets that are flying overhead.
The setting outside, when Clarisse and Montag are walking, is peaceful, calm, and focused on nature.
technology. Bradbury seems to make a contrast between the setting when Clarisse and Montag are walking, and the setting inside of Montag and Millie’s house. This contrast makes it clear that technology has caused chaos and isolation in Montag and Millie’s life.
● tension
“The jet bombers were going over, going over, going over, one two, one two, one two, six of theme, nine of theme, twelve of them, one and one and one and another and another and another,
There are planes flying over Montag’s house and they are extremely loud and frightening.
This use of tension seems to be building toward the theme of knowledge causing joy and pain. After his walk with Clarisse, Montag is feeling very unsettled and thinking about so many things this new knowledge is making
did all the screaming for him.”(11)
“One drop of rain. Clarisse.
Another drop. Mildred. A third.
The uncle. A fourth. The fire
tonight. One, Clarisse. Two,
Mildred. Three, uncle. Four, fire.
One, Mildred, two, Clarisse. One,
two, three, four, five, Clarisse,
Mildred, uncle, fire, sleeping
tablets, men, disposable tissue,
coattails, blow, wad, flush,
Clarisse, Mildred, uncle, fire,
tablets, tissues, blow, wad, flush.
One, two, three, one, two, three!”
“Mildred’s hand hand frozen
behind the pillow. Her fingers
were tracing the book’s outline
and as the shape became familiar
her face looked surprised and
then stunned. Her mouth opened
to ask a question …”(53)
There is a storm starting while Montag is thinking to himself about what has happened that day.
During Montag’s conversation with Beatty, Mildred finds the book Montag hid under the pillow. Throughout the conversation, Montag fears Millie will say something about the book.
him feel lost.
This connects to how books are important and controversial in society.
