Ray Bradbury ist einer der großen Science-Fiction-Autoren des 20. Jahrhunderts. In Fahrenheit 451 porträtiert er eine Gesellschaft, die das unabhängige Denken, die Interaktion mit anderen und die Natur selbst aufgegeben hat. Seine Vision von Technologie gepaart mit menschlichem Wunsch nach Fortschritt – die letztendlich zu unserer Degradierung führt – ist ein umstrittenes Thema, das bis heute relevant bleibt.
The government uses citizens to police each other. This is evident when Mildred reports Guy for having a book.
Society has become obsessed with the media, TV, and radio. It has censored thought and knowledge through the banning of books.
The government has amended the Constitution, mainly to take away rights of the people.
PERFECT SOCIETY
"FAHRENHEIT 451" ELEMENTS OF DYSTOPIA
SAMENESS / UNIFORMITY
LACK OF FREE WILL
The government's censorship and a ban on books is portrayed as being for the good of society. Without religion and books, ideas cannot spark differences between people.
Uniformity or individuality is expressed through the media and especially through the TV. Programs incorporate the audience in an immersive experience.
Choices are taken away. Those who break the rules or laws suffer the consequences, like those who have their books burned!