Theme Of Conformity In Fahrenheit 451

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The science fiction novel, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, is a novel based on a dystopian society. This novel takes the reader through the journey of the main character, Guy Montag. Guy struggles with his society as it pressures him to be like everyone else. Throughout his journey he meets three people that open up his eyes to see the world from a different perspective. Conformity vs. Individuality is a reoccurring theme in Fahrenheit 451. Bradbury believes that it is dangerous for a society to conform and it is essential for one to have their freedom.
Like in most dystopian worlds, standing out in society is frowned upon. We’re introduced to the conformity-individuality duo in the first pages of the book. Montag is taken back by Clarisse’s