Examples Of Chaos In Fahrenheit 451

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Epitome of Chaos: Becoming Better in the Worst Since the age of Babylon, the comforting structure of government and the sacred doctrine of law converts humanity from zealous romantics of survival of the fittest to obsequious subjects of a consecrated authority, whether graven upon an image of symbolic idolatry or vested in the hands of an extolled leader. The social impetus to be governed by and serve a leader is a human instinct as primeval and impulsive as the drive to belong in a social hierarchy. With the compelling feeling to belong, to cohere and conform with fellow associates comes the overpowering sense of unity. Rather than pave the setting for harmonious tranquility perpetual happiness, the predisposed inclination to collectivism

Through Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451, Guy Montag must endure in a society where technology governs every facet and function of life. From the indulging convenience of a “spidery metal hand” (Bradbury 16) that “seizes” and “drenches” toast with melted butter to a bestial Mechanical Hound that can unconsciously vanquish any adversary with a “four-inch hollow steel needle…[that injects] massive jolts of morphine or procaine” (Bradbury 22), Bradbury creates an incorrigible society perfectly incapable of morality and hopelessly imprisons them to their addiction of comfort and convenience. In modern America, Bradbury’s unpropitious, cautionary prophecy becomes disquietingly accurate. With over “80% of the population …[with] an internet connection” (Internet Live Stats), and the average American expending 9 hours and 39 (CNN) minutes a day on computers or mobile devices, reality seems to parallel Bradbury’s novel. However, rather than act as the source of addiction and demoralization as Fahrenheit 451 depicts, technology is indispensable in the progression of society by means of improving agriculture, manufacturing industry, and medication. Despite the imminent danger and degradation of technology, it is strictly essential in the construction and maintenance of a society conducive to the benefit of