BNW: Chapters 17-18 Summary Quiz
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In Chapter 17, what do Mustapha Mond and John discuss?

Religion and religious experience.

What does Mond show John in Chapter 17?

Banned religious writings.

From which 19th-century Catholic theologian does Mond read aloud?

Cardinal Newman.

Mond argues that religion is a response to the threat of _____________.

<p>loss, old age, and death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does John claim would happen if the people of the World State believed in God?

<p>They would not be degraded by their pleasant vices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mond respond to John's argument about needing God?

<p>Mond says that no one in the World State is degraded; they just live by a different set of values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the answer to anything unpleasant in the World State?

<p>Soma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does John declare he wants?

<p>God, poetry, real danger, freedom, goodness, and sin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does John go after saying goodbye to Bernard and Helmholtz?

<p>John chooses to seclude himself in an abandoned lighthouse in the wilderness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do some Delta-Minus workers see John doing in the lighthouse?

<p>Whipping himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who comes to interview John after he is seen whipping himself?

<p>Reporters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens after John demands respect for his solitude?

<p>The newspapers publish the incident and more reporters flock to his home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do fans of the feely chant when they visit John?

<p>We want the whip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who steps out of a helicopter to approach John?

<p>Lenina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does John do to Lenina?

<p>He whips her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does John do after realizing what he had done to Lenina?

<p>He hangs himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapters 17-18 Summary

  • Chapter 17 features a discussion between Mustapha Mond and John about the absence of religion in the World State.
  • Mond reveals his collection of banned religious writings to John, highlighting the state's suppression of spiritual experiences.
  • Among the banned texts, Mond reads passages from Cardinal Newman, a notable 19th-century Catholic theologian.
  • Mond argues that religion is unnecessary in a society free from the fears of loss, old age, and death.
  • John counters Mond's perspective, asserting that belief in God would elevate human dignity, encouraging self-denial and noble values.
  • Mond claims that the World State's inhabitants live without degradation and utilize soma to alleviate negativity, describing soma as "Christianity without tears."
  • John expresses a desire for God, poetry, freedom, and the challenges of life, but Mond warns that these wishes could lead to unhappiness.
  • After parting ways with Bernard and Helmholtz, John isolates himself in an abandoned lighthouse, engaging in self-punishment as a means to cleanse himself from societal corruption.
  • His solitary rituals attract attention from Delta-Minus workers, which leads to reporters interviewing him; John violently rejects their intrusion.
  • The media exploit John's struggle, creating sensational content that glorifies his actions, increasing public fascination.
  • As the feely gains popularity, John becomes the center of a disturbing spectacle, particularly when he whips himself in front of an audience.
  • Lenina arrives, leading to a chaotic scene where John reacts violently towards her, sparking a frenzied response from onlookers who mimic his actions.
  • After a night filled with indulgence and chaos, John wakes up horrified at his actions, particularly towards Lenina, and realizes the consequences of his behavior.
  • Overwhelmed by guilt and shame, John discovers that he has taken his own life, tragically concluding his narrative.

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Test your understanding of key concepts from Chapters 17 and 18 of 'Brave New World'. This quiz covers discussions between Mustapha Mond and John regarding religion and banned writings, highlighting the novel's exploration of human experiences. Prepare to delve deep into the themes presented in these critical chapters.

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