in the opening scene, why are the books compared to birds?

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Asked by Maria G #420984 on 2/3/2015 1:22 AM

Last updated by Smriti P #422573 on 2/10/2015 10:46 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/3/2015 1:26 AM

Books offer freedom through your thoughts, similar to birds who fly free and have no restraints .

Fahrenheit 451

Answered by Smriti P #422573 on 2/10/2015 10:46 AM

Also, the books on fire leapt and 'danced' in the flame causing them too look like injured birds trying to fly .