Beatty states, "Fire is bright and fire is clean. " (60). ... The fact that Beatty describes fire as bright and clean shows a warped sense of what is right and what is wrong. ... Montag confronts his own fears "the Hound and Beatty" and eradicates those qualms through the act of burning. ... As Montag notices upon approaching the fugitives, the fire "was not burning, it was warming"" (145). ... On the other hand, Beatty shows a lack of remorse for his burning. ...

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"Venomous", "death" is just a couple of descriptive adjectives Bradbury used to describe the burning process of the novels. ... Burning is an irreversible action and absolutely destroys whatever is being burned. ... Society believes their fire "is bright and.clean", which is just used to self-satisfy, keeping them happy and oblivious to the true meaning. ... Described as "warming" rather than "burning" (Bradbury 145). ... By burning books they completely destroy the knowledge of text. ...

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In part one of Fahrenheit 451 the Hearth and the salamander we are introduced to Guy Montag a firefighter doing his duty burning houses that have book in them. ... In part three Burning Bright Montag, to his surprise Mille is the one who pulled the fire alarm and turned Montag in. ... On the scene Beatty tells Montag to burn his own house and Montag does he actually enjoys burning his own house especially the three screen television. After Montag finishes burning his house Beatty tells Montag he is under arrest. ...

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This is the reason why they want to create equality by burning anyone and anything associated with knowledge. ... He gives an example to Montag where, "the bright kid in class that used to recite everything or answer every question, is the kid people picked on," (Bradbury, 66). ... He takes joy in his job of burning books. ...

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Facets of Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury, also known as Raymond Douglas Spaulding, has not only published works of science fiction, but also numerous writings in drama, poetry, screenplays, detective fiction, and even musical compositions. Many of his stories have been made into movies and televis...

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The burning of literature at a high a temperature shows how the government is trying to rid the people of having a mind of their own. ... The main thing used to show demolition of property is the burning of literature. ...

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• Grade Level: High School