The main message of Fahrenheit 451

Hearth and the salamander, the sieve and the sand, the phoenix, and fire etc. are all symbols that are important and related to the message of Fahrenheit 451. Mr. Bradbury wanted the reader to understand the importants of life and how the lessons of life can relate to a book. Life is about curiosity which Mr. Bradbury included as central part of Guy Montag's personalities. Mr. Bradbury also includes learning from a mistake and starting again on the path you want to choose. the phoenix symbolizes the city burning into ashes and rising again and remembering the mistakes that Montag and learning from it and make the city a more learned place. Life is also about finding your right place in the world which home.  In Fahrenheit 451 the hearth resembles home, it took a long time for Montag to realise he wasn't happy and books made him happy. When Montag found the professors surrounding the fire he felt at home he felt his place in the world. He could be who he wanted to be and he can share knowledge freely without fear of punishment. 

Life is like the beginning of a chapter you don't know what lies ahead, but you do get hints and help along the way just like foreshadowing. Montag receives help form Faber, a professor that he met in the park, he learns and understands what he is reading. Everyone needs help in life to push them further to see what lies ahead. Life is also like a mystery. We need to unravel the clues in life and find the meaning of our life. Faber helps Montag do that. Faber explains to Montag that the unhappiness that lies within Montag has something to do about books but it's not the books themselves, it's the meaning of the message in the story which Montag has to figure out on his own. Mr. Bradbury wants the reader to know that fire can destroy as well as enlighten in knowledge and provides life like the sun.