There is evidence that the Egyptians and Romans, two cultures of the ancient world, organized the first firefighting groups. Since then, a firefighter's sole objective has been to save lives, property and the environment. This, however, is not the case in Ray Bradbury's science fiction novel, Fahrenheit 451. In Fahrenheit 451, the kindly community firefighters transform into a futuristic squad of law enforcement. Their new job is to research and engrave books and their locations. This act of book burning is an attempt to keep society and one's place of residence equal and happy. However, when a person is trapped in a society that regulates their behavior, thoughts, and opinions, they are unable to understand the corrupt nature of their society. However, there is always someone willing and able to discover the truth. This individual is Guy Montag. Guy Montag, a firefighter, is able to find the truth by forming illegal friendships, rebelling against society to gain knowledge, and finding the flaws in society. Thus, through the character of Guy Montag, Ray Bradbury reveals the message that censorship, in fact, does not control society, but incites people to rebel. Ray Bradbury first reveals this message when Montag meets Clarisse McClellan. It is after burning down a house full of books that they meet again. Clarisse is a seventeen-year-old neighbor who likes to talk about the world around her. In the brief conversation between Montag and Clarisse, Clarisse questions her job and her purpose in life. Left in disbelief, Montag continues to think about what Clarisse said before disappearing into the "moonlight". He confirmed: “Of course, I’m happy. What does she think? I'm not? He asked the room to quiet "(Bra...... middle of paper ......r rights and lead others to victory. Work CitedBeasley, Liz, ed. "Fahrenheit 451." Student Encyclopedia of American Literary Characters. Ed. Matthew J. Bruccoli and Judith S. Baughman Vol. 1. New York: Facts on File, 2008. AF. Bradbury, Ray 451. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993. .Eller, Edward E. “Fahrenheit 451.” Ed. Diane Telgen. Novels for Students Vol. 1. New York: Gale, 149-59. Twayne Publishers, 1986. Cited as “Fahrenheit 451 as Social Criticism” ed. Fahrenheit451, Bloom's Guide New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 2007. Touponce, William F. Ray Bradbury and the Poetics of Reverie: Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Reader Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Research Press.., 1984.