Note for example, the allusions of Polly Trotsky, Bernard Marx, and Lenina however, the World Controller’s name, Mustapha Mond, has no reference to a real person. Who are Henry Foster and Lenina Crowne? What is your opinion of each?ĥ Chapter 2 In a short summary, explain the processes the “Conditioning Center.” Why are the Delta children conditioned to dislike books and nature? Why can hypnopaedia be used to instill more beliefs and emotional attitudes but cannot be used to learn science? Near the end of Chapter Two, what does Huxley state is the aim of the new world’s conditioning?Ħ Chapter 3 Huxley has some fun with names. How is Huxley mocking Christianity? Why may some readers be offended by this? Explain.
How are these titles used? What strikes you as significant about them? Explain the motto “Community, Identity, Stability.” What are people giving up to achieve these goals? At this point, what is your opinion of Huxley’s new world? Explain your reasons. In this World State, what is the primary function of The Hatchery and Conditioning Center? What are some actual scientific principles presented? What seems to be a problem the society has "all but solved”?Ĥ Chapter 1 Explain the designations this society gives to individuals. Do you think that anything like this is happening now or might happen in the future? Consider that fact that Huxley wrote this book in 1931 and the many scientific advances since then.ģ Chapter 1 In what way is the Bokanovsky process a major instrument of social stability? Describe and explain the response of the students to the Director. 2 Chapter 1 What is the very first indication that Brave New World is a futuristic novel? In a short summary, explain the process of the “Hatchery”.
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