In Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451," the poker game is interrupted by the sound of an alarm signaling the arrival of firemen to burn books. Montag is called to duty, leading to the disruption of the game.
start fire in stead of putting it out.
Fire symbolizes two things in the novel Fahrenheit 451. It symbolizes both destruction because the firemen burn books, and knowledge.
book burners
The nuclear war alarm interrupted the poker game in Fahrenheit 451. It signaled the start of a potential war and forced the characters to abandon their game and take cover.
In the book "Fahrenheit 451," the two symbols associated with firemen are their helmets and the salamander logo on their uniforms. The helmets represent the firemen's authority and power while the salamander logo represents their association with fire and destruction.
The firemen are called to Montag's house because there are books there.
"burn em' to ashes, then burn the ashes"
In 'Fahrenheit 451', people who were found with books were reported to the firemen by their fellow citizens, as possessing books was illegal and punishable by burning your house down. The firemen in the story were responsible for burning books instead of putting out fires.
The Salamander is the sign of the firemen because it is said to be able to be in a fire and not burn. The Salamander in Fahrenheit 451 is the fire truck, and the little patch they wear on their sleeve.
In "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, the fire engine is described as a "salamander." This is symbolic of the firefighters' role in the story, as salamanders were once believed to be able to survive in fire. This metaphor emphasizes the destructive nature of the firemen in the novel.
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