Fahrenheit 451 Irony Quotes

In the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury the character known as Montag is ironic. On the first page of the novel, it states “With the brass nozzle in his fists, with this great python spitting its venomous kerosene upon the world,...” This shows irony because Montag is introduced to the readers as a fireman. This quote explains to us that Montag is the one shooting venomous kerosene at the world, or in other words he is the one making the fire. Montag’s wife, Mildred however does not show irony, but shows lackadaisical behavior. Mildred states "How long you figure before we save up and get the fourth wall torn out and a fourth wall-TV put in? When Mildred overdosed and was in recovery, all she cared about was getting a new parlor wall. All she does is watch tv all day. In the novel, Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury uses foreshadowing and irony to discuss the theme of burning knowledge.

The character known as Clarisse is said to be antisocial. Clarisse believes she is an extrovert, but society tells her “I’m antisocial they say. I don’t mix. It’s so strange. I’m very social indeed. It all depends on what you mean by social doesn’t it?” Clarisse is a character that talks to anyone and everyone about prior knowledge,

For example, today our society spends more time on technology then we do reading or going outside. Children today will not value education like said in the poem “What kids learn in school” and Smells Like Teen Spirit. What kids learn in school states “...but if the schools don't tell them anything about sex, then they will have high morals…” This poem is making us think that if children have high morals, then why should education be necessary? Smells Like Teen Spirit states “with the lights out, it’s less dangerous here we are now, entertain us I feel stupid and contagious.” This is saying that without the knowledge it’s less dangerous but how is that