Bradbury’s novel, “Fahrenheit 451,” says books are outlawed because they
A are a waste of time, like television.
B help people think for themselves.
C teach people to conform.
D are not a reliable source of information.
Bradbury’s novel, “Fahrenheit 451,” says books are outlawed because they
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The correct answer is B: help people think for themselves.
In “Fahrenheit 451,” books are outlawed because they promote critical thinking and individuality, which threaten the conformist society that prioritizes superficial entertainment and compliance over independent thought. This suppression of literature is a central theme of the novel, highlighting the dangers of censorship and the loss of intellectual freedom.