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(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 is being 'civilized'.



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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

Brave New World - Themes & Invited Reading??

Hi guys I need some help. I need to write a feature article tomorow on BNW discussing the invited reading. We have to focus on the representations of the issues (eg technology drugs etc) and the cultural assumptions values beliefs and attitudes underpinning the invited reading?? any ideas? thanks :)

Posted By abc125 at Wed 12 Sep 2007, 4:59 AM in A Brave New World || 1 Reply

thoughts on 'brave new world'?

I have just finished reading it within the last hour or so. I think it is a good book, but I don't have any decided views on the actual themes of the story. that is to say, I am not sure whether to agree with the main controller (whose name I forget) or to agree with john the savage. it seems like an alright place... you are always happy and blissfully ignorant, and those who aren't satisfied with that, get to go away and live with like minded people. however, I do see that it is likely only alpha plus people will come to this dissatisfaction, and this, by all means, is completely against the concept of free will and whatever else. maybe it is just because I can think of nothing better than a definite identity, a definite belonging, and a feeling of satisfaction with that. as for the things like mothers and lovers and fathers that are nonexistent, really, in the book, those who do not have them are blissfully unaware of what they are missing. so it is almost as if it does not matter... I am prochoice, not just in what that usually means (pro abortion) but in that we should be able to choose whatever it is we like, and not be severely limited. however, if I were completely unaware of the ability to choose, would I still be unhappy with a society in which I have no control of my fate? according to '1984', I might be. but if I were, wouldn't I just be sent to an island and put among a society more fitting for my particular 'freethinking' lifesyle? as you can tell, I am conflicted in my views about the 'dystopian' society that huxley has created. of course, it does give me a great deal of fear to think of the possiblity of a society where one cannot choose any aspect of their life, that everything becomes genetics...but it is not like anyone opposes this, other than john the savage who wasn't meant to live in such a society anyway, bernard and that other fellow who's name I forget as well. Both of whom are sent to the island of their choosing to live happily ever after. and infact, the alphas, the betas, gammas, deltas, are certainly most happy with where they are. they were genetically and environmentally cultured to...but still. I can be easily swayed by anyone with an opinion that is well supported, considering I am on neither side. I am just hoping to hear other people's suggestions and opinions, in however manner you choose to present them to me, as long as it is not horribly mean or negative. I don't see any important reason for negativity much of anywhere, and certainly not in a forum for discussing books. :) I am a newcomer, so please be kind and bear with me until I learn the ropes. also, sorry for the excessively long post. I have a lot to say and question, and hopefully this isn't something one would need to apologize for? fire away! :)

Posted By ohuhmj at Sat 21 Jul 2007, 3:03 AM in A Brave New World || 5 Replies

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