In the two texts Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and Pleasantville directed by Gary Ross both of the main characters Bud and Montag, end up rejecting their society. While Montag does not have any help from history because all recorded history has been destroyed, Bud has the advantage of knowledge beyond the society. Despite living in two different societies, both Bud and Montag are facing the test of change. In Fahrenheit 451 the society is blindsided without the resources to know what they are missing, all books are burned with knowledge lost, yet Montag rebels against his society and escapes learning many lessons along the way. In Pleasantville directed by Gary Ross, the citizens know nothing beyond their town, they only know the society they…show more content… In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, all books in Montag’s society are banned and to be burnt if found. However, Montag starts taking books and learning more about himself and his society. When one of the firemen is talking to Montag about the society, he explains how, “Right now we have a horrible job; we’re waiting for the war to begin and, as quickly, end. It’s not pleasant, but we’re not in control… maybe someday we can be of some use to the world” (Bradbury 145). ¬¬Some changes are unexpected, however whether it is negative or positive, society will benefit from it. In Pleasantville by Gary Ross, Bud makes changes in the perfect society, although some citizens resist the change, many appreciate it and would like for it to continue. When Bud is on trial, defending himself against the mayor, he explains how, “…Nothing stays the same. You get things, and you lose things, and that’s the good part and the bad part – but you can’t have a good part without a bad part” (Pleasantville). In society there are changes that can have many effects, negative or positive, but these effects help better the citizens and society. This is similar to how Bradbury expresses the fact that changes are unexpected and can better or worse a situation in society. Although Fahrenheit 451 and Pleasantville have similar themes, they both contain messages that make them
