Symbolism In Fahrenheit 451

In Fahrenheit 451, there are many symbols. In my opinion, the most obvious symbols are the Bradbury includes in his book are are futuristic society that the story takes place in and the ending of the book when the city is destroyed. The society represents many things including the many sins of mankind and the loss of morale and values. It represents the horrific things that mankind can do without feeling any guilt whatsoever or even without noticing them. The other symbol is the destruction of the city. This represents the sudden downfall of mankind in the story. Absolutely no one expects the city to be destroyed so quickly and randomly which also shows how oblivious and careless the people were. Bradbury also leaves the story open ended when the author does not give the readers ant hint if the plan of the vanished people will work when they return to the city. This represents the down and rather pessimistic view to the plan. It might not work. This event also represents the beauty of not knowing the future and the idea that trying something may or may not help make things right.