Fire, Heat, Light
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As you might expect from a novel about burning books, there’s a whole lot of fire in Fahrenheit 451. We’re not just talking about the burning hous...
Insects and Other Unpleasant Animals
(Click the symbolism infographic to download.)There are several references throughout Fahrenheit 451 to essentially yucky animals and insects (that’s the technical term). When Mildred gets her st...
Getting Naked in the River
(Click the symbolism infographic to download.)We thought that would get your attention. When the chase draws to a close, Montag ditches his clothes, bathes in the river, and dons Faber’s attire i...