Examples Of Dystopia In Fahrenheit 451

What is a true utopian society? Do they even exist? In the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, the main character Montag learns that individuality is what makes a society complete, whether it is a utopia or dystopia. Many events and people changed his way of thinking. Although Montag was brainwashed at the beginning, he learned that people should have their own ideas and thoughts but still respect others. Clarisse sparked new ideas in Montag’s head because of her uncommon thoughts that made her unique. At the beginning, he believed that nothing was wrong with his job because it is a normal occupation in his society. His reoccurring thoughts were, “Of course I am happy. What does she think I’m not?” (Bradbury 8). Where he lives, nobody gets a feel for any emotions. Montag is not sure what his mood is, although it seems like he does. After meeting Clarisse, she explains to him her lifestyle and he realizes that may be the right way to live. As soon as Clarisse came, it did not take much to give Montag a mind of his own.

Mildred tells Montag, “I wouldn’t do a thing like that. Why would I do a thing like that?” (Bradbury 17). She denies the fact that she overdosed on sleeping pills. At first, Montag did not understand why Mildred is so forgetful and stubborn, but he later began to understand that Mildred was desensitized. This is the first person like that, that Montag noticed, and it was his own wife. Because Mildred was brainwashed, she gave Montag the push he needed to put the thought and effort into helping the