Differences Between Anthem And Fahrenheit 451

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~ This quote proves that life has changed dramatically from the “unmentionable” times where life was fun and exciting
~ Whereas in Fahrenheit 451” opens to where the main character Guy Montag is already exposed to censorship and the changing world.
~ Montag rethinks his outlook on life because one insane girl stops him on the sidewalk and makes him look deeper into the censorship taking place.
~ Montag states “”
~ This quote validates that yet while Montag may be a fireman who burns books, he understands that what he is doing is wrong.
~ Throughout both books is quite obivious that yet while “Anthem” and “Fahernheit 451” have their differences, they both maintain some

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