Elements of Dystopia in Fahrenheit 451
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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Lesson Plans by Rebecca Ray
Ray Bradbury is one of the great science fiction writers of the 20th century. In Fahrenheit 451, he portrays a society that has given up on independent thinking, interaction with others, and the natural world itself. His vision of technology coupled with human desire for progress - ultimately leading to our degradation - is a controversial theme that remains relevant to this day.
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Fahrenheit 451 analysis on dystopia
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- CITIZENS UNDER SURVEILLANCE
- NO INDEPENDENT THOUGHT
- CITIZENS STANDBY FOR THIS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM YOUR MEDIA:
- PUPPET GOVERNMENT
- 1st Amendment.... ABOLISHED 2nd Amendment... ABOLISHED
- 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!
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