Prophecy In Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451

Part I of Essay
In many ways, the future can be referred to as a dark abyss of mystery that awaits us at every turn of our lives. Human nature regularly advises us to plan and prepare for the unknown. However, during the last fifty years, humankind has made some seemingly wise presumpti ....

Part II of Essay
.... a serious depletion of family values in Montag's society. The most provocative example of this is the discussion between Montag, his wife, and her friends. Mrs. Phelps, when asked by Montag how her children are, abruptly answers saying "No one in his right mind, the good lord knows, would have children!" (104) Mrs.Bowles, a mother of two, has an answer for Mrs. Phelps. However, with her response, Bradbury effectively conveys the cold uncompassionate and selfish morals in which Montag's world exists: "I've had two children by Caesarian ....