How Does Ray Bradbury Create Happiness In Fahrenheit 451

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in ray bradbury’s book fahrenheit 451 a key characteristic that shows up a few times about the books society is happiness, or more the lack of happiness.the idea of happiness is first brought up by Clarriese on page 10 when she asks montag “Are you happy” and he replied “am i what?” like he had never thought of it before. dumbfounded by the question, this was the exact moment montag's mask had been ripped off and he was forced to start thinking critically about his life, he realises that nothing in his life really makes him happy. The second place in in montag's relationship with mildred, there room is described as a cold empty tomb. a little later in the book milly attempts to commit suicide, suggesting that she is unhappy. and instead of