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It is explained in Bradbury's introduction to the novel. A literary license was taken by Ray Bradbury when he named "Fahrenheit 451" (novel, 1953) after the temperature at which paper ignites (the range is about 218°-246°C or 424-474°F).
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∙ 14y ago
The temperature of the fire in Fahrenheit 451 is said to be at or close to 451 degrees Fahrenheit, which is significant as it is the title of the novel.
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∙ 14y agoIf you mean what does "Fahrenheit 451 " mean.
It simply means that paper burns at 451 degrees.:)
that was the significants.
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∙ 11y agoBooks. And a person, once. But it's all there when you read the book.
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∙ 12y agoThis quote is important because the name of the novel is Fahrenheit 451 and is about burning books in which paper burns at 451 degrees.
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451 degrees Fahrenheit is the temperature at which book paper catches fire and burns?
Yes, that is a reference to Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451", where books are burned by a specialized fire department. The temperature symbolizes the destructive power of censorship and the suppression of knowledge.
What does 451 stand for in Fahrenheit 451?
451 is the temperature at which paper self-ignites, more specifically books that are being burned. This is also the number on the character Montag's helmet. *Ray Bradbury named "Fahrenheit 451" (novel, 1953) after the temperature at which paper ignites (the range is about 218°-246°C or 424-474°F).Fahrenheit 451 is the degrees in which books burn
In Fahrenheit 451 what is etched on montags igniter?
"Montag's igniter" has the number 451 etched on it, which is also the title of the book, Fahrenheit 451. It symbolizes the temperature at which book paper catches fire and burns.
What temperature does a book burn at?
451 degrees Fahrenheit, as the movie title reminds you.
What does 451 symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?
It is the temperature paper ignites at, homey.
What number does Montag wear on his helmet in Fahrenheit 451?
Montag wears the number 451 on his helmet in Fahrenheit 451. The number signifies the temperature at which book paper burns.
Why is Catching Fire science fiction?
Fahrenheit 451
In the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury what does 451 refer to?
It is the temperature at which paper, in this case books, spontaneously combusts (bursts into flames). 451 degrees Fahrenheit.
What does fire symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?
Fire symbolizes two things in the novel Fahrenheit 451. It symbolizes both destruction because the firemen burn books, and knowledge.
What temperature does paper burn?
451 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the significance of the 451 on Guy Montag's helmet?
Fahrenheit 451 is the temperature at which paper burns.
In Fahrenheit 451 What does the woman do as they are about to set her books on fire?
She lights the fire herself .
