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Huxley's Brave New World is a remarkable piece of writing which prophesies the futuristic world. The concept of nature through the character of John the Savage depicts volumes about the totalitarian state which the author portrays beautifully. The irony and satire with which he whips 1931 London society is worth reading.
Dr. Leon Kass, a prominent public intellectual said in a speech to the Manhattan Institute that the "train to Huxley's dehumanized Brave New World has already left the station".
Huxley's work is a brilliant masterpiece which is extraordinarily prophetic, challenging developments in science and technology. Genetic Engineering, Mutations, and Bio-technological advancements will take man away from nature. Though these are advantageous, slowly and steadily the natural instincts in man is being 'civilized'.
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A weird thing that recurs in the novel..
I read this book in grade 11 english class and a classmate of mine noticed that whenever Lenina engaged in sex with man, she would take off all her clothes except for her high heels and stalkings, and Huxley explicitly points this out each time. Does anyone have any idea why he keeps doing so? It could just be a coincidence... a really big coincidence... but the only good explanation i've come up with so far is that he had a fetish for high heels/stalkings which is why he kept them on Lenina each time she had sex.
Posted By JacobF at Fri 22 Aug 2008, 12:43 AM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply
Brave New World formal speech
For Ap LA, I have to make a formal speech either defending or condemning the World State. I want to defend it because I think it would be interesting to try that point of view, but I can't find any real good points. Any help would be appreciated. Also, if you have any real good insights condemning it, I would also welcome those.
Posted By mattman292 at Wed 20 Aug 2008, 8:05 PM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply
Brave New World vs 1984
Which do you think is better and why?
Posted By cipherdecoy at Wed 4 Jun 2008, 6:38 AM in A Brave New World || 6 Replies
A character's fate
Im trying to decide who would be a good character to describe they tried to break from normality, in this case be different than everyone else, and as a result was punished because of it. I considered using John, but he didnt fit due tot he fact that he is a savage and wasnt born of the New World. Then in contrast, a character who accept their fate and conformed to society
Posted By alex23 at Mon 28 Apr 2008, 7:47 PM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply
great quote? what u think?
"Call it the fault of civilization. God isnt compatible with mechinery and scientific medicine and teh universal happiness. You must make a choice." -Mustapha Mond, chapter 17 i think that this is a very interesting thought, do we have to choose in life whether we want to devote ourselves to technology or to god? is it really possible for both to exist in harmony within the world we live in?
Posted By mustapha marx at Mon 21 Apr 2008, 8:22 PM in A Brave New World || 5 Replies
PLZZZ help! only 3 questions...from BNW i can't get
1. Why is the Controller’s lecture placed close to the conversation between Fanny and Lenina? (It's on pg 40 in chapter 3). 2. How does Lenina demonstrate her hypnopaedic prejudices? 3. (chapter 12) What is a victim-friend? Give an example. (found on pg 156)
Posted By Ritsmitu at Fri 28 Mar 2008, 6:47 PM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply
Reading BNW for independent assingment...just started chapter 1
Why are Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons made inferior? I'm just starting BNW...i'll have questions to help understanding of novel...plz help answer? What happens to the embryos as they journey along the conveyor belt?
Posted By Ritsmitu at Sat 2 Feb 2008, 4:45 PM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply
Study Help?
I have no book, and a test tommorow. Can you help me get these to review? 1. What is the World State's motto - isn't it Community, Identity, Stability 2. Who or what is the D.H.C. - I know D.H.C. means Director of the Hatchery & Condition center, and so the D.H.C. is the director. But does he also have a name? 3. How long does a bottle reamin in the Decanting Room? - is it 267 days? 4. What sign (instead of the cross) do people now make? - 5. What is Mustapha Mond's title? - Is it "World Controller." 6. Who does Lenina join for Obstacle Golf? - 7. To what state does Bernard plan to take Lenina? - New Mexico?? 8. How many people make up a group at the solidarity service? - 9. What happened when the Director visited the Savage Reservation? - 10. What is the name of the Savage Reservation that Bernard visits? - 11. How did John learn to read? - 12. What playright does John allude to and quote? - Othello? Is there another one? Is Othello even right? 13. What is Bernard ordered to do? - 14. What do others suggest is the cause of Bernards physical differences? - Thanks to anyone who can help! I got the rest, and i'm 99% sure their right! So these are the only ones I need help with!
Posted By hpfanatic at Wed 30 Jan 2008, 8:47 PM in A Brave New World || 0 Replies
Need Help Please
Hey... so i have a reseach paper to write about Aldous Huxley. I narrowed my topic down to his famous book Brave New World. Right now i am working on my outline and i have not clue what to put for my number 1. so far i have... I. II. Utopian Lifestyle a. Birth b. relationships c. happiness .....ect.... III. Impact of the novel a. Society b. Lit. I just really don't know what to put for that top one. i was thinking of doing it about why huxley wrote the book, like what inspired him. But i can't seem to find any info on it. please help Im freaking out! thanks so much
Posted By CG11 at Mon 21 Jan 2008, 11:40 AM in A Brave New World || 0 Replies
For everyone. Motto COMMUNITY, IDENTITY, STABILITY means ..?
can someone help explain the fundamentals of the motto. appreciated.
Posted By ole32 at Mon 17 Dec 2007, 11:59 PM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply