What is another way the government in Fahrenheit 451 is not giving people choice or freedom other than not being able to read books.
By censoring knowledge, they've taken away the people's free will.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/451/themes.html
So the government doesn't let people read or own any books, they only allow entertainment and fun with the presence of speeding cars, loud music, and ads, mechanical hounds have to sniff people's homes to see if they are following the rules. All of this contradicts freedom? right?
Adding on, they are not allowed to think.
You're right. Be sure to read the Spark Notes that I linked above.
thank you!
You're welcome.
In Fahrenheit 451, the dystopian society's government restricts individual freedom and choice in various ways. Apart from the ban on reading books, there are several other notable examples:
1. Censorship and Burning of Books: The government employs "firemen" to burn books to suppress information and ideas that deviate from the official ideology. This censorship denies people the freedom to explore different perspectives and form their own opinions.
2. Manipulation of Information: The government controls the dissemination of information through mass media, primarily through televisions, which are large and ubiquitous. They bombard citizens with mindless entertainment and propaganda, limiting their exposure to diverse viewpoints and critical thinking.
3. Suppression of Intellectual Pursuits: Intellectual pursuits, such as philosophy, critical thinking, and meaningful conversations, are discouraged, devalued, and labeled as subversive. The pursuit of knowledge and personal growth is replaced with superficial activities that distract individuals from questioning the status quo.
4. Conformity and Uniformity: The government perpetuates a culture of conformity, where individuality is suppressed, and everyone is expected to have the same thoughts and opinions. Nonconformists or those who question the system are considered threats to societal order and are dealt with accordingly.
5. Surveillance and Lack of Privacy: The government employs extensive surveillance to monitor its citizens, invading their personal lives and eliminating any sense of privacy. This surveillance stifles dissent and encourages self-censorship to avoid repercussions.
These measures collectively create a society devoid of critical thinking, creativity, and individuality, effectively robbing people of their freedom to choose and shaping their beliefs and actions according to the government's agenda.