Characteristics Of Society In Fahrenheit 451

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Adam Smith once claimed that “No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable.” In Fahreinheit451 Montag, the protagonist, was asked if he was happy. Leaving him to think, he realized he was not. Although in the society of Fahreinheit451, everyone created the impression that they were happy. There are both similar and different qualities in different societies. Humanity, and knowledge. Society in Fahreinheit451 don’t have emotions or feelings. For example, Beatty doesn’t seem to be bothered when the lady sets herself on fire with the books in her house. (page 37-38) In addition, Mildred is careless when she talks to Montag about Clarisse’s disapearence. (page 44-45) However,

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