The two books The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Fahrenheit 451 had many literary elements that were very similar, but yet very different at the same time. One element in both books that stood out to me the most by how similar and different the main characters are. The main characters were so different but also the same at many different parts of the book. The reasons that they are similar is because they both are trying to seek new adventures, they want to be free, they want to be different, and they both thought to be dead by their actions. With all of those similarities, there are also very different. One reason that the main characters differ is that one is trying to seek new adventures while one wants to be free because of what he likes. …show more content…
In both novels, the main characters were very curious in their own separate ways. Guy Montag was very curious about what was in the books. Even though he was a firefighter and had to burn books for a living, he was still curious about what was in them. Captain Beatty called this “the itch” in a firefighters life. The itch is when the firefighter is curious about what the books say and about thinking. Him being so curious led to his house burning down in the end. On the other hand, Tom Sawyer was curious about a bunch of different things. This was the main reason that he got into so much trouble throughout the story. He would be curious about what might happen if he stole the jam or wandered off into the cave. Also, he wanted to know what it would be like to become a pirate, which he eventually did in the novel. Both main characters wanted to be different from the rest of society in the books. Tom didn’t want to be as society viewed the kids, he wanted to be different. He ran away for a period of time to become a pirate. This was viewed as “weird” in that society. Tom would also constantly get into trouble, causing him to be viewed as abnormal in his community. Guy Montag was viewed as different from what the society viewed a fireman should be. A firefighter in that time was supposed to set fires on books and never wonder what was inside of them. Guy Montag was …show more content…
The diversity between main characters in different books is what make each chapter so unique from book to book. Even when characters with a drastic difference are analyzed closely, there are still many things they have alike. Even though Tom Sawyer’s book and Guy Montag’s book was made in two completely different time periods, there are still many things they have in common. Main characters in a book are what makes the book happen. With Tom in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer or Montag in Fahrenheit 451, the book wouldn’t be able to be made. In the end, comparing and contrasting two main characters from two different novels taught me how much the main character in a book makes the book so
Fahrenheit 451 was similar to The Truman Show in many ways, and so unsurprisingly these events caused the main characters to make choices that were very alike. One similarity between the two is how both Montag and Truman had major details about their societies that were kept hidden from them that they eventually learned of. Specifically, Montag didn’t know that books had truth and significance and could be applied to daily life, rather than being worthless like he had been told. Truman didn’t know that his life was being filmed constantly for people to watch. Learning the truth that had been hidden from them impacted their choices because it made them both attempt to escape their societies. Montag traveled to the outskirts of his city by river, and there discovered a group of refugees who memorized books. This was a new experience for him because before, he had lived with people who had considered books to be useless. Truman sailed the “ocean” to the edge of the dome that surrounded his city, which resulted in him learning that he had lived in a large dome for his entire life. This shows that the choices of both characters were alike and resulted in them having a novel experience. Another similarity between both works is how
Fahrenheit 451, a first-person omniscient, futuristic, science-fiction novel, and The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass, a historical, non-fiction narrative from a first person perspective, differ greatly in their literary composition. However, despite these seemingly wide differences, both books share a number of characteristics in the depths of the words imprinted on their pages. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass, both encompass many similarities that contribute to the theme that education and literacy are vital in order to create original thoughts and ideas, emphasizing the human condition.
“You have to make choices even when there is nothing to choose from,” (Peter Zilahy) and these characters make choices that will change their lives forever. Guy Montag from Fahrenheit 451 and Truman Burbank from The Truman Show are living in drastically different dystopias and realize how imperfect their ‘perfect’ societies really are, so they do something about it. They have limits created by a higher power which leads them to think less about their choices; the problem is, their curiosity gets the better of them. Truman and Montag are living limited lives in their dystopian society.
To first discover what makes these novels similar, they must first be analyzed to see their plot. Fahrenheit 451 is the story of a fireman named Guy Montag. Montag is no ordinary civilian, he is a fireman, the law enforcement that burns down house and arrests people if they have been proven to be hiding books. The story goes that Montag has a wife who has very little purpose in life. Her only desire is to be with her “family”, the actors on television who make programs where the viewer feels they are involved in the show. Eventually, Montag meets a young girl named Clarisse who talks with him when they walk together on the sidewalk, says to him “You’re not like the others” (Page 21), and who has been deemed by society as “peculiar” as she expresses herself in many artful ways. Montag talks with Clarisse until, one day, Clarisse is hit by a car,
Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel written by Ray Bradbury that depicts a futuristic American society where books are banned and independent thought is persecuted. Bradbury uses his imagination to take a hard look at a world consumed by technology, and he presents predictions about pleasure, violence and anti-intellectualism that are alarmingly similar to the modern American society. Notably, in both societies people find pleasure in entertainment that is endlessly preoccupying. Second, people are violent and careless. Finally, anti-intellectualism and suppression of independent thought affect both societies, as firemen ban books in Fahrenheit 451 and, in the
The book Fahrenheit 451 has multiple connections to the real world. One significant similarity between the book and real life is their comparable societies. An example of this is how today’s society has become extremely technological. In Fahrenheit 451, humanity gives a lot of concern to technology in relation to other things. This is shown by how no one in the book gives much importance to communicating with others or building relationships like Mildred who cares more about her parlor family than her own husband. Also, people nowadays want everything faster. Faster internet connection, faster cars, faster computers, etc. No one wants to waste time; they want things done quicker and with little to no effort. This too relates to the people of
Humanity haunts humans. The daunting concept proves difficult to define. Science may delve into the depths of our bodies, how they work, why they can work. Scientists can pick apart our DNA or describe the way our brains function. Philosophy and Literature know the question of what makes us human to have a far deeper context. Writers comment on our morality, our emotional depths, our flaws and foibles. Humble, they rarely claim to know the true markings of humanity. They only express what they see and what they believe. They conjure stories or document realities that ultimately serve to comment on the human condition. The works, The Narrative Life of Fredrick Douglas and Fahrenheit 451, depict superficially different
very much to be able to live a life not bound by rules and acting
In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer the main character, Tom Sawyer and his Friend Huckleberry Finn go through a lot and the boys are similar and different in many ways. In running from Injun Joe, alone in the cave, and looking for buried treasure, these boys are two interesting characters. Although there is tons of small little details about these boys, there are three main details these boys have or don’t have in common. The differences and similarities between Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are their looks, personalities, and home life.
Comparison of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
If you have ever read the stories “Harrison Bergeron” and Fahrenheit 451 I’m sure you would recognize the similarities and differences between the two. For example, one of the similarities between the books would be how the main characters from Fahrenheit 451, Guy Montag and Mildred Montag are very similar to the main characters Harrison and Hazel from “Harrison Bergeron.” The other example of similarity between the two stories would be how the government realized the desire for equality that people have and use that to keep society at below average intelligence levels. One difference that I found between the two stories was how different the restrictions were in each of the stories.
“Fantasy/ Superstition” is one of the themes that the novel seem to express an opinion about. The novel consisted serval scenes that superstition and exaggeration played a role, people used to believe and have a strong faith is some incredible things such as the brass knob which Tom believed in. In addition, Tom and Huck believed in haunted houses and dead cats; which they thought that it would tell them the hidden pieces of information. Tom and Huck always used fantasy in their childhood, as they imagined themselves of becoming pirates, and also of becoming riches. Tom used his imagination and fantasy in his adventure to find the treasure and where the treasure it could be, he used some ways and had some thoughts that no one actually in the
"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future, it is something you design for the present." (Jim Rohn) The dystopian genre includes stories where they try to maintain the "perfect" society. This is going to be a comparison of two different dystopian stories. The first one is the movie known as the “ The Truman show". This movie is about a man named Truman whose life is a TV show. All of his friends and family are actors or actresses. During the movie Truman slowly catches on to the fact that he's living in the alternate reality. The book we are reading is called "Fahrenheit 451." it is about a man named Montag who is a fireman. Notice he is called a fireman rather than a firefighter? That is because rather than putting fires out he starts them. In this society people get so offended by everything that people have outlawed books so they have to be burned by fireman. The book is about Montag's experiences as a fireman and his struggles with society. Although they there are minor differences, the similarities between "the Truman show," and "Fahrenheit 451," Leave both main characters feeling helpless, confused, and lonely.
Every society has its own societal issues. Whether that's problems over religion, science, class, or greed. Everyone has the option to pick what side of history they want to be on--what they want to be remembered for. Whether that’s fighting for transgender rights as can be seen in the 21st century, or fighting to be considered a free man as can be seen in the 19th century. This fight can be seen throughout history books and literary classics such as Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. In Fahrenheit 451, the main character, Guy Montag is fighting against the technological revolution taking place in the 23rd century. He battles with a society full of censorship, where everyone is too caught up with their
Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn are vastly different with few similarities. Tom is an energetic, enthusiastic leader while Huck is a subtle follower. Tom is obsessed with Romantic novels and daring stories of pirates and prisoners and attempts to apply them to his life to make it more interesting for himself. He is self-absorbed, uncaring for others well-being, plays with other’s lives, and is cruel. Tom uses Jim and treats him cruelly, locking snakes, spiders, and rats into his “cell.”