For centuries, science fiction writers have thrilled and challenged readers with visions of the future and future worlds. These authors offered an insight into what they expected man, society, and life to be like at some future time. Though most of this insight was good, a select group of authors have tried to give readers a more realistic interpretation of the direction mankind is heading toward. One such author, Ray Bradbury, utilized this concept in his modern classic, Fahrenheit 451, a futuristic look at a man and his role in society. Bradbury utilizes the luxuries of life in America today, in addition to vari