The Negative Effects Of Technology In Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury

The Negative Effects of Technology A theme is defined as the subject of talk. In literary terms, it is the author’s point of view on life. Most themes are agreed with; others receive some criticism. Take Ray Bradbury for instance. Back then, he was thought to be insane for the thoughts he incorporated in his book, Fahrenheit 451. Now a revered classic, the book is a reflection of Bradbury’s fears regarding technology. In his time, modern technology was barely beginning. In fact, few people had televisions and those who did were watching their entertainment on small screens in black and white. There were no flat screen TVs yet he feared that one day people would have televisions the size of walls with the ability to interact. Although his view on this matter is a bit extreme, books being banned and receiving punishment for merely owning literature, Bradbury does have a point. Technology is much more advanced than it was back then and people are letting it rule their lives. Not only is it addictive, technology has the power …show more content…
Her life is consumed by technology. Surrounded by the constant chatter of the television walls, it seems like she is content with her role and position she has been assigned. However, Mildred is not happy. Montag, her husband, works long hours so her only company is the screens that surround her and the seashells she plugs in her ears. Her life is simple but monotonous and repetitive. The same garbage is hammered into her brain day after day. Behind the fake smile she plasters on her face, Mildred is depressed. At one point, her depression proves to be too much and she attempts to commit suicide by swallowing a large amount of sleeping pills. When Montag calls for the medics, he receives an unusual reaction from them. They act as if the situation was not dire, as if it was an everyday