Fahrenheit 451 Salamander Analysis

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In the novel, “Fahrenheit 451”, by Ray Bradbury, the title of part 1 is “The Hearth and the Salamander” A hearth is the floor of a fireplace. A salamander is an amphibian that can endure fire. A salamander is used to represent the firemen. The salamander is the symbol on the arm of the firemen’s jackets. The salamander is the only creature able to endure fire. This means without the salamander, or in this case the firemen, society would not be able to survive if there was nobody able to withstand the fire. This is also the name they use to refer to the fire trucks. Salamander are generally very mature creatures. This shows Montag’s development throughout the story. Montag matures and develops when he comes to the realization of what his job