In Fahrenheit 451 what does the salamander represent?

Symbolism Fahrenheit 451:

Blood

Ø In the book blood appears as the human being's repressed soul

Ø It represents the inner self

• Ø Montag often "feels" his most rebellious thoughts circulating in his blood. Mildred, whose primal self has been irretrievably lost, remains unchanged when her poisoned blood is replaced with fresh, mechanically administered blood

Ø Mildred's blood is removed so easily which symbolizes how significant blood is

Ø Mildred's poisoned, replaceable blood signifies the empty lifelessness of Mildred