Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451

Throughout his novel "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury uses imagery of hands, making them significant reflectors of conscience. Using this hand imagery, Bradbury seems to be suggesting that actions speak louder than words.

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Published in:The Explicator 1996-04, Vol.54 (3), p.177-180
Main Author: McGiveron, Rafeeq O.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
American literature
Bradbury, Ray (1920-2012)
Exegesis & hermeneutics
Hands
Imagery
Novels
Science fiction & fantasy
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Summary:Throughout his novel "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury uses imagery of hands, making them significant reflectors of conscience. Using this hand imagery, Bradbury seems to be suggesting that actions speak louder than words.
ISSN:0014-4940
1939-926X
DOI:10.1080/00144940.1996.9934107