Fahrenheit 451 Conformity

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Bell Hooks once stated “ “, these wise words prove to be true even in fiction as they appear in Tim Hamilton's graphic novel Fahrenheit 451. In the novel the overall of society demonstrate no emotional investment, specifically love, for anything or anyone. This overall apathy behaviour promotes a cycle of negative actions, with devastating consequences. It is only when characters feel passionate and love that they rescue themselves from a conformity society. The most obvious character that this applies to is Clarisse, who choices to fall in love with the world. She chooses to ignore the boundaries set by society, labeling her, as she states “ “. Despite this Clarisse is lively, shown in the novel with bright colours which creates an optimistic

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