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The Phoenix in Fahrenheit 451
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In the book, Granger compares what Montag and all the others are doing to a Phoenix. The Phoenix is well known as a bird that dies by being set on fire, and is reborn from the ashes of the old Phoenix. As the Phoenix rose from the ashes, so will the society in Fahrenheit 451.
Many cultures have their own legends about the Phoenix. The Greek myth sets the bird in Arabia by a well. The Phoenix was said to have a beautiful song that stopped the sun god in his chariot because he wanted to listen. After 500 years, the Phoenix set itself on fire and a new Phoenix came rose the ashes. The new Phoenix took the ashes to an altar of the sun god.
The Phoenix is described as having the
apperance of an eagle or heron. It's
usually gold, red, or mulitcolored, and is
often depicted with flames surrounding it.
The Phoenix burned itself to death, yet it rose again as a healthy young bird. Granger says to Montag that they can do the same. Their city has fallen to the bombs, but with some work, it can rise as a new healthy city with and untainted society.
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It's a very effective allusion
to the Phoenix.
The one who rose from the ashes.
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Sources
http://www.polarissite.net/Phoenix%20Mythology.htm
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