What are 3 examples of the use of animal imagery in Fahrenheit 451?

Answer 1

The earpiece Mildred uses that is described like a praying mantis

The mechanical hound, which has 8 legs, like a spider/octopus

The helicopters described as "insects"

Answer 2

1. The Mechanical Hound is a robotic, dog-like creature that symbolizes authority and control in the society.
2. The chase scene with the Mechanical Hound and the protagonist, Montag, is likened to a hunt reminiscent of predatory animals stalking their prey.
3. The Sieve and the Sand section of the novel refers to the idea of trying to capture knowledge, like trying to carry water in a sieve, evoking images of animals struggling for survival in harsh conditions.