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Destruction Of Ignorance In Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury

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With the early characterisation of Montag, Bradbury presents the effects of restricted knowledge that results in an apathetic and monotonous society. Despite his later growth into a self-aware individual who craves knowledge, at the beginning of the novel Montag is portrayed as a devoted and content member of the conformist society. Opening the narrative, Bradbury depicts Montag as an “amazing conductor playing all the symphonies of blazing and burning” to illustrate his enjoyment in the destruction of knowledge (9). Bradbury uses this metaphor to highlight Montag’s role in aiding society's ignorant behaviour, describing him as the “amazing conductor” of destruction. However, “amazing” reveals his contentment with the ignorance of his society

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