Brave New World Assignment 2 – Chapters 6 – 12
Answer the following questions by being as specific as possible, making a claim, quoting from the text and providing a commentary/analysis in order to articulate a argument.
Chapter 6
Explain Bernard’s concept of freedom & Individuality (88-94). How does it conflict with the ideals of the World State for which Lenina is a mouth piece?
Chapter 7
What is the meaning of the ceremony witnessed by Lenina and Bernard (112- 116)? Explain as many details as possible in your response.
Chapter 8
a. What does John learn from Shakespeare (131-134)? Explain how he relates to Hamlet (some knowledge of the quotes and their context is important).
b. How does John come to discover “Time and Death and God” (135-136)?
Chapter 10
a. According to the director, unorthodoxy is worse than murder (147-148). Why? What tenet(s) of the World State does it violate? Explain.
b. Explain why the story of Linda and John compels the director to resign (150- 152). What societal taboos are revealed in the process; what ethical or moral codes seem to be affected?
Chapter 11
As Bernard’s life changes, his perspective on the world shifts (156-158). In what ways? What does it reveal of his character?
Chapter 12 Explain how Helmholtz actions are dangerous and detail Mustapha Mond’s role as a censor (177). What is his objective? What motivates him to act?
