Fahrenheit 451 is the story of a fireman living in a futuristic america. rather than put out fires, his job is to burn books, which have been outlawed due to their potential to create conflict. an encounter with a curious young girl inspires him to read some hidden books. his life is thrown into turmoil once he starts questioning the state of society in which independent thought is suppressed.
which theme statement best matches the summary?
a. when people are defined by their profession, there is little room for personal growth and change. b. censorship can lead to harmful levels of government control and personal ignorance.
c. individuals who come into our lives for brief periods of time have little impact on us.
d. change is part of life, and to ignore this fact results in deep personal struggles.