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Theme for Farenheit 451

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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury contains a hiding something or covering up theme. For example, allusion, direct characterization, foreshadowing, metaphor, juxtaposition, motif and mood are present in the novel to prove the concealing theme.

First of all, allusion proves how the firefighters have changed history to show why their cause is noble so people would not question it. "First Fireman: Benjamin Franklin" (34). Bradbury uses Benjamin Franklin to show irony. Benjamin Franklin was the founder of early fire brigades. He had created fire brigades to stop fires not to start fires. However, the firemen still consider him as the first fireman who was responsible for burning English-influenced books. This shows how the fireman have tampered with history to prove how noble and righteous their cause is. This is necessary for them to do or else everyone including firefighters would question their actions. This proves how the theme is about covering up.

Secondly , direct characterization proves how Montag has fooled himself to believe in how perfect and happy his life is even though in reality he is very unhappy. "Darkness. He was not happy. He was not happy. He said the words to himself. He recognized this as the true state of affairs" (12). After his encounter with Clarisse, Montag goes back home. Clarisse had questioned Montag's happiness. Montag keeps the question in mind. He enters his bedroom and finds it to be dark. Montag then realizes that he is not happy after thinking for so long that he is happy. This proves how unhappy Montag truly is and how he has easily tricked himself to believe he is happy and lives a perfect life. This proves how the theme is about concealing.

Thirdly , foreshadowing is shown when Montag is shown to look at a grille and remembers something about it. As if he has been storing something there and making sure he

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