While all books are banned in the society of Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury makes references to a number of specific books. One of these is Uncle Tom's Cabin, which is mentioned by Captain Beatty when he is explaining the introduction of the fireman system to Montag in Part One. Beatty says Uncle Tom's Cabin was banned specifically because its content made "white people" feel uncomfortable.
Secondly, the Bible and its many books are frequently referenced by Bradbury in Fahrenheit 451. One specific example is Ecclesiastes, which Bradbury refers to in Part Three. When Montag meets Granger and the other professors, for instance, he is asked what he can offer the group, by means of his memory. He answers with "part of Ecclesiastes," and it is agreed that Montag will be the second person responsible for memorizing this book (after "Harris of Youngstown"). He carries this knowledge when he goes to rebuild the bomb-stricken city and it is, therefore, a symbol of hope for the future.
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