In the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, he has included many themes throughout the novel. One of the main themes that can be found throughout this novel is, the Loss of Human Connection. An example of this theme would be when Bradbury emphasizes, “ The front door opened; Mildred came down the steps, running, one suitcase held with a dream-like clenching rigidity in her fist, as a beetle-taxi hissed to the curb.” “Mildred!” She ran past with her body stiff…” "Mildred, you didn't put in the alarm!" “She shoved the valise in the waiting beetle, climbed in, and sat mumbling.”(pg.53). As you can see, Mildred is neglecting Montag because of the things he has caused in the recent past. Instead of working it out like proper adults, Mildred just storms off avoiding all contact with Montag, her actions can be compared to a toddler’s way of thinking/speaking. This is known as a form of the Disappearance of Human Association. The theme of the Loss of Human Connection is generated from the advancement of technology, as exhibited in the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. …show more content…
“That's my family.”(pg.20). Mildred is lead to believe that the characters on the screen are her family. She interacts with the characters as if they were standing in right front of her. Not only Mildred, but almost all society are lead to have false hopes. Since interaction in Fahrenheit 451’s society is not as popular as it is in our society, the residents are instead indoors rotting their brains by watching their Parlor Walls, listening to their Seashells, or any other form of technology. Fahrenheit 451’s society has been severely brainwashed, which has caused them only to influenced by