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What does the phoenix symbolize in fahrenheit 451

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Another example of symbolism in Fahrenheit 451 would be The Hearth and the Salamander. This is the title of the first section in the book. A hearth is traditionally the center of a house and the source of warmth. The salamander is a symbol of the firemen, and the name they give to their trucks.

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The phoenix is a symbol for renewal, for life that follows death in a cleansing fire. After the city is reduced to ashes by bombers in Fahrenheit 451, Granger makes a direct comparison between human beings and the story of the phoenix.
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