Thesis statement: Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian classic that depicts a world rife with conformity and indolence caused by the fascination with television and disposing of books. It portrays a conspiratorial world where both government and citizens conform to forms of happiness that outlaws and shuns critical independent thought. The Conspiracy of The Burn is the reality of the future to come. This is a glance at thoughts of history and ideas of our past. The freedom of choice in society has become a mental fatigue for happiness. This paralyzing problem surrounding the choice to write and display ones emotions and opinions in books across the world has insulted many of their options and dreams. There is always a great desire for a convincing public figure to change the world. People are made to believe this is for the good of all. The greed and personal gain in this process can easily erupt into a conspiracy for the past to the future to evolve.
I. The specifics of the dystopia of the ‘Fahrenheit 451’
A. Method of a fantasy that is reflecting the reality
B. The absurd that occurs as the result of portraying the blind fascination with a material object
1. The apathy of the people who do not care about theirs well being anymore
2. The allocation of a hero who has the power to observe and is able to make his own decisions
II. Demonstration of the government’s conspiracy against the citizens
The emotions of fear and demoralization are used as levers on the society
Usage of the mechanical hounds who are sensing the changes in the citizen’s moods
Book burning which can be viewed as not only the destruction of pieces of information but as the symbol of elimination the freedom of speech and thought
III. The ignorance of the past must be seen as the decadence of the present and the future
Curiosity and questions are not allowed as they are the ways of gaining knowledge
Reversed idea of the phrase ‘Ignorance is a bliss’
The characters’ lives are shown as the proof of the oblivion and the lie they live in
Main character’s enlightenment and complete transformation of the thoughts and views on the life
Corrupting a society and taking away dreams and hopes by prohibiting the idea of happiness
Search for ‘the greater good’ is shown as faulty and flawed
1. The government’s longing for selfish acts and insensitivity to the development and progress of the society
