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Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" richly employs connotation and symbolism to deepen its themes. Fire serves as a powerful symbol, representing both destruction and transformation. From the joy of burning to the comforting glow of a candle, the imagery evokes strong emotional responses. Key symbols include books, the Mechanical Hound, and the Phoenix, each holding significant meaning in the context of censorship and rebirth. This analysis highlights how these elements reflect societal issues and the human condition, providing a deeper understanding of Bradbury's work.

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Fahrenheit 451

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  1. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

  2. Connotation • The suggested meaning; implication

  3. Symbolism • Symbol - a person, place, or thing that represents deeper meaning or an abstract concept.

  4. Fire • “It was a pleasure to burn. It was a special pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened, and changed.” (1) • “Burn all, burn everything. Fire is bright and fire is clean.” (57) • “We never burned right…” (113) • Bonfire, with Granger (140) • “it was not the hysterical light of electricity but – what? But the strangely comfortable and rare and gently flattering light of the candle.” (5)

  5. Symbolism • Books, p. 80 • Front Porch, p. 60 • Mechanical Hound, p. 21-22 • Phoenix, p. 23, 156

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