Analysis

In our detailed analysis, we thoroughly examine the various structural elements of Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. We explain in detail and comprehensively what is behind the title, and then examine the structure and content of the story. We have subsequently analyzed the language, style, and stylistic devices. You can read about the numerous linguistic features and the diverse stylistic devices - the many adjectives, the particularities of the "future language", the ellipsis and the metaphor. You'll also find a compilation of all the clues in the novel Fahrenheit 451 that describe the location and time of the action.

The novel Fahrenheit 451 is largely presented chronologically by a limited narrator. The narrator merges with the main character and consistently maintains Guy Montag's perspective. The narrator also has the inside view and reports his actions, perceptions, and emotional life mostly in the 3rd person singular. Learn here why Fahrenheit 451 uses what is called a limited narrator, and how it plays with perspectives between the main character and the outside view.

Also, read the exact interpretations of these symbols that appear in the novel: The names of the characters, the white doves, the river, the salamanders, the phoenix, and the mechanical tracking dog. The following motifs are also thoroughly described: the vent, the family, Clarisse's family, suicide, fire, war, nature, and the TV room.

All our explanations are easy to understand and you will find numerous examples from the text for all information. Now you're ready for the exam!