In the novel Fahrenheit 451, the author Ray Bradbury portrays what life would be like in a so-called “utopian” society that strives for perfection. He reveals how a completely utopian society is actually unachievable, for life in that society would be totally empty and meaningless. Although Bradbury understands that everyone will seek excellence and superiority, he undoubtedly wants us to accept that the world is filled with imperfections and it is impractical for anyone to have an ideal life. Since
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Ray Bradbury’s distaste for emerging technologies and government and social censorship, especially into artistic ventures, during the cold war was manifested in his work. After the Second World War the United States’ government began to defend against communism through the alienation of high profile potential communists, which deeply disturbed Bradbury, whom from early on in his life, especially during his time in Hollywood, had developed a love for the world of the arts and entertainment and was