Fahrenheit 451 produces a discussion of world problems in general, but particularly the early 1950s in America. To express his frustration, he speaks through Montag saying, “So now you understand why books are hated and feared? They show pores in front of life” (Bradbury 83). To sustain an undisturbed society it is useful to reduce literacy. Without the ability to read, it is not possible to discover the truthful details recorded and the flowers of criticism and intelligence cannot bloom. Furthermore, the more citizens are free to discover, the greater the possibility of divergent opinions. The perceived danger of influence and departure from the desired normality is involved in the literature. The narrative embodies a concern about the book burning crisis and what its effects will be on the endangered fabric of American society. To show his concern, Bradbury describes realistic utopian possibilities for humanity. Utopia contradicts life in America and resembles a phoenix rising from the ashes created by America (Zipes). Furthermore, it is structured around fire and death, as if it were necessary to conceive new rituals and customs from the ashes of an America bent on destroying itself and perhaps the world (Zipes). Book burning represents the greatest problem of modern science: as man's brilliant inventive intellect sheds more and more light on the truths of the universe, the greater knowledge he thus acquires, if abused, can more and more easily reduce his planet ashes. It will not only burn as constructive energy, but also as catastrophe (Watts). Because Bradbury writes carefully and knowingly, he always has specific events and connections when projecting the future (Zipes). Although his novel is a reaction to the political and intellectual climate of the time, he leaves details vague to ensure it is applicable to the