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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'.
Submitted by Allan Thai.
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Hello&Brave New World
Hello all! My name is Yedra and I'm Spanish. I'm on my last year of Translation Studies and for my Compared Literature course I'm analysing the translation into Spanish of Huxley's book Brave New World (my choice because I really like it) I don't know if someone has noticed before me, I suppose someone might have, that on the Spanish version there are some omissions -some paragraphs that the translator didn't translate. It's not an isolated fact that just happens once, it appears in more than one chapter... I've been doing some research on the Internet and I couldn't find any critique about this issue. Anyone knows something about this? Thank you very much. Yedra
Posted By yedra at Fri 14 Nov 2008, 4:39 AM in A Brave New World || 0 Replies
BNW Connection to Today
Hi, I'm writing an essay to compare/contrast Brave New World to society today. I can talk about any topic within the book, but I'm not sure what to focus on. I was thinking maybe our consumer society and how people have "wants" and not "needs" and how that is relevant to the World State people wanting Soma all the time. Any suggestions?? Thanks!
Posted By ncgirl at Sun 9 Nov 2008, 1:24 PM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply
B N W Anthropology connection
I am trying to make a connection(s) between Huxley's "Brave new world" and Anthropology, let it be culturally or linguistically or ethnocentric etc If possible could you please give me your varied opinions and why you think BNW is intrinsically linked to Anthropology. I am doing a study on links between cult novels and their connection with culture, all ideas or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely. Robert Boyd.
Posted By solarant at Mon 6 Oct 2008, 5:40 PM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply
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 Thu 21 Aug 2008, 11:43 PM in A Brave New World || 3 Replies
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, 7:05 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, 5:38 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, 6:47 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, 7:22 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, 5:47 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, 3:45 PM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply