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Themes, Imagery, and Symbols

Themes, Imagery, and Symbols . In Fahrenheit 451. Theme. an observation of life which serves as the controlling idea in a literary work seldom presented word-for-word but is more often found as an abstract idea, surfacing through: the actions and dialogues of characters,

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Themes, Imagery, and Symbols

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  1. Themes, Imagery, and Symbols In Fahrenheit 451

  2. Theme • an observation of life which serves as the controlling idea in a literary work • seldom presented word-for-word but is more often found as an abstract idea, surfacing through: • the actions and dialogues of characters, • the use of symbols and recurring images, or • the manipulation of other literary devices • are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work

  3. Themes in Fahrenheit 451 Revolve around: • Censorship • Knowledge versus ignorance • Happiness • Alienation and loneliness • Life and death • Conformity • Excessive reliance on machines

  4. Examples • Where do you see examples of these themes emerging in the Part One of Fahrenheit 451?

  5. Imagery • Through descriptive language • Through the use of similes and metaphors • Through recurring images, especially those involving nature and technology (notice how these are presented as polar opposites in this book)

  6. Symbols • Hearth: sustenance, warmth, life, unity • Salamander: fire, typically a guide to knowledge Look for more symbols as we read, especially in the titles of each section of the book

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