Science fiction is a genre of literature that imagines future scientific or technological advancements and major social or environmental changes. Fahrenheit 451 is a classic example of a science fiction novel that uses its setting to address a particular theme. Its overarching theme is man's desire for knowledge versus society's expectation of ignorance and conformity, while supporting themes address the destructive nature of technology. The overarching theme is exemplified by the protagonist, Guy Montag.
What Technology is Used in fahrenheit 451
Technology is one of the most important aspects of Bradbury's dystopian world. It is the source of much of the book's atmosphere and is used to portray the character's transformation. The main symbol of technology in Fahrenheit 451 is fire. The image of a salamander is used to represent the firemen; it is also etched onto the kerosene hoses, and Captain Beatty wears a salamander patch on his hat and drives a Phoenix car.
The other significant use of technology in the book is its ability to distract people from real problems. The flashing screens and stimulants of the simulated worlds distract people from their physical health and mental well-being. Mildred, Montag's short-lived wife, is completely immersed in the television world, and attempts suicide by overdose on pills. The TV characters she watches become her family and take the place of her own emotions.
Fahrenheit 451 is a warning against the dangers of technology. It is a warning that society can lose its connection with the real world through virtual life and a belief that all problems can be solved by technical means.
