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Brave New World
(1931)
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 are being 'civilized'. --Submitted by Allan Thai.
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Comparing BNW & Anthem
I am looking for some help on comparing both of these texts, i am looking to compare the two characters Prometheus and John for both find and seek individuality in a very non-individualistic society. I was wondering if anyone had good details on events that prompted this shift, and if anyone knew any good quotes or sections that focus greatly on individuality and the world state. Thanks for anyone who can help me
Posted By aaronlennon at Mon 8 Jun 2009, 10:23 PM in A Brave New World || 0 Replies
Plz help have question! (brave new world)
Hello, I am doing a research paper on Brave New World and I wanted to know what a feminist literary critic would think about the style of dress of the characters in Brave New World. It would be great if you could give me as much information as possible on what it might symbolize or how it might relate to gender roles and sexuality in the book. Please Please help me!:crash: BraveNewGirl
Posted By BraveNewGirl at Tue 21 Apr 2009, 5:29 PM in A Brave New World || 2 Replies
Brave New World Advertisement
My task is to create an original product that would be found in World State. Once I have decided upon my product I must produce a print advertisement that would appear in a World State Lifestyle Magazine. (lifestyle magazines can include: food, travel, sport & fitness, art, house and home, relationships, fashion, entertainment, music, etc.) Make 2 references from the novel Brave New World. If you have any ideas please post them here! Thanks in advance.
Posted By john1111 at Sat 7 Mar 2009, 9:28 PM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply
Media as a form of control?
Hi there! I have a quick question about a Brave New World, I have read the book recently and I am wondering how the government utilizes and manipulates the media to control its people? Thanks, SlAyR
Posted By SlAyR at Sun 30 Nov 2008, 2:28 AM in A Brave New World || 2 Replies
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, 5:39 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, 2:24 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, 6:40 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 Fri 22 Aug 2008, 12:43 AM 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, 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