What Is Fahrenheit 451 About?

Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel written by Ray Bradbury in 1953. It takes place in a futuristic American city where firemen don't put out fires, they start them. The main character is Guy Montag, who works as a fireman and begins to question the society around him. His wife, Mildred, is unhappy with the way things are going and tries to convince him that they should try to escape together. The book is often taught in schools today because it's considered a classic piece of literature, but it can also be seen as a warning against censorship and an encouragement for readers to think critically about what they read or watch.

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