How Does Bradbury Use Dramatic Irony In Fahrenheit 451

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“It was a pleasure to burn” (1) is dramatic irony that Bradbury uses to show that the firemen are blind to their ruthless actions and the dysfunctional society in which they take pride living within. Bradbury uses a powerful quote that help the reader understand that, from the beginning there was darkness and vile in the firemens eyes. In reality firemen work to prevent and stop fires, feeling sorrow if they cannot achieve their mission, however Bradbury contrast the firemen in the story by showing that they take pleasure in these burnings and enjoy watching them while showing no remorse for who they effect and oblivious of their destructive morals. To continue on, Bradbury further develops the firemen by introducing Montag as cold-hearted and one who has a burning passion for destruction by using, “...To shove a marshmallow”(1) by exalting to the reader, the discomforting motives at which …show more content…

Additionally, Bradbury writes “...Grin of all men.”(2) showing imagery to imply that Montag was not a lone wolf in this promoted destruction, but that all firemen took relish in these so called “pleasing” activities. Not only do these men take pleasure in their oblivious action they take pride in their motives of burning and causing distress in their home. This supports that this society is a dystopia due to the fact that they are okay with the men being memorized by devastation at which they have cause ,and even to go as far as to boost their action that Montag could even “wink at himself” shows that he is vain about his work. However, Montag takes gratification in the havoc he causes, as he finds placing people in mental distress without looking back and feeling guilty, helps highlight and gains approval that the environment in which they live in

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