Major Changes In Fahrenheit 451

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Fahrenheit 451 Essay We all have had some sort change in our lives. Whether it's getting rid of or adding a person to your life, deciding to do yoga every morning, or something simple, like reading a little bit each day. I know that I am not the same person I was last year. In the book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Guy Montag made some major changes to his life. Some of those changes were the realization of Mildred’s obsession with TV, finding out how unhappy he was, and his opinion on burning books and houses. First off, Mildred Montag is obsessed with television. Even though she has three walls of giant screens, she wants another! The only thing Mildred does all day is watch TV! Guy used to be oblivious to this. Once he met Clarisse,

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