Similarities Between Graceling And Fahrenheit 451

The idea of dystopian societies have drawn readers and authors alike for decades, each work of literature captivating millions. Books in the genre, of course, are classified by the world in which the main characters live. Although society is initially presented as perfect, beneath the surface it is deeply flawed in the eyes of the author. Although many books follow this formula, we will focus in on two specific pieces that carry very different storylines: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, and Graceling by Kristin Cashore. First, we will identify what ideas and themes the two books represent, and how these ideas are similar to concepts we can identify in modern societies. Following the identification of themes, we will be able to isolate†¦show more content†¦Represented constantly through the book, those three themes are the building blocks for Bradbury’s masterpiece. The first theme, oppression of the people, is evident primarily in the society Montag lives in. As entertainment became held at a higher value, written literature has been deemed dangerous to the ideals of the people by proposing conflicting viewpoints. Beatty, one of the main advocates for the eradication of literature in Fahrenheit 451 attempts to convince Montag of this (and the importance of his job - burning the books) by stating â€Å"We stand against the small tide of those who want to make everyone unhappy with conflicting theory and thought. We have our fingers in the dike. Hold steady. Don’t let the torrent of melancholy and drear philosophy drown our own. ...I don’t think you realize how important you are, we are, to our happy world as it stands now.† (Bradbury, 59) The philosophy of Beatty is not only represented, but the ideas of their society as a whole. Montag, of course, views the limitation of information accessible by the general public as a ves sel of oppression, leading to his escape. Another prominent theme from Fahrenheit 451 are the inner struggles faced by our main character, and his evolution as a person because of them. A primary