Brave New World Chapter 17 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who said: 'Independence was not made for man.'?

Mustapha Mond

What literary device is used in 'God emerges as from behind a cloud'?

simile

What makes up for all of our losses, according to M.M.?

religious sentiment

One can be independent of _____ when one has 'youth and prosperity.'

God Signup and view all the answers

How does God manifest himself, according to Mond?

manifests himself in various ways, including absence Signup and view all the answers

What isn't God compatible with, according to Mond?

machinery, medicine and happiness Signup and view all the answers

One believes things because of ______, MM says.

conditioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological equivalent of fear and rage?

VPS Signup and view all the answers

What does John want?

God, poetry, real danger, freedom, goodness, sin Signup and view all the answers

Who said: 'I'm claiming the right to be unhappy'?

The Savage Signup and view all the answers

Men who wanted this mythical girl had to suffer in her garden.

Girl of Mitaski Signup and view all the answers

'We got rid of ______ centuries ago,' MM says.

flies and mosquitoes Signup and view all the answers

'Christianity without tears,' according to MM?

Soma Signup and view all the answers

Something everyone has to undergo?

VPS treatments Signup and view all the answers

Which play does MM quote regarding Edmund?

King Lear Signup and view all the answers

John suffers, in part, because society doesn't allow him ______.

to be quietly alone Signup and view all the answers

'The gods are just and our ______ make instruments to plague us.'

pleasant vices Signup and view all the answers

John believes that God is the reason for everything that is ______.

noble and fine and heroic Signup and view all the answers

MM: Civilization has no need for _____

nobility and heroism Signup and view all the answers

Who said: 'I think there most probably is one (i.e. God)?'

Mond Signup and view all the answers

What didn't the ancient philosophers dream of, according to Mond?

the modern world (e.g. The World State) Signup and view all the answers

What is a freemartin?

a sterile female Signup and view all the answers

MM: 'But people are never _____ now.

alone Signup and view all the answers

J: 'It is quite natural to believe in when you're quite alone and thinking about .'

God, death Signup and view all the answers

MM: 'In civilized countries, men can have women without ______ for them.'

hoeing Signup and view all the answers

MM: 'Basically, ______ is the finding of bad reasons for what one believes by instinct.'

philosophy Signup and view all the answers

The old books that MM keeps in his safe are _____.

smut Signup and view all the answers

Who said: 'It's too easy,' referring to life in the World State?

John the Savage Signup and view all the answers

'But I like the ________,' John said.

inconveniences Signup and view all the answers

What does Violent Passion Surrogate do?

floods one's system with adrenaline Signup and view all the answers

Who remains on 'holiday' in Ch. 17?

Tomakin Signup and view all the answers

'What you need is something with ____ for a change,' John said.

tears Signup and view all the answers

Who 'floated in a sea of singing lights and perfumed caresses'?

Linda Signup and view all the answers

'Isn't there something in living _______?' asked John.

dangerously Signup and view all the answers

'If you had a God you'd have reason for _____,' said John.

self-denial Signup and view all the answers

In King Lear, which character is degraded by his vices?

Edmund Signup and view all the answers

What 'horrible disease' does Mond refer to?

old age Signup and view all the answers

'God emerges as from behind a cloud,' when one gets older, is a ____ used by Mond.

simile Signup and view all the answers

'But _ doesn't change,' said John. '_, do, though,' Mond said.

God, men Signup and view all the answers

Who was 'a kind of Arch-Community Songster,' according to Mond?

Cardinal Newman Signup and view all the answers

What is the first book that Mond removes from his safe and hands to John?

The Holy Bible Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote The Varieties of Religious Experience?

William James Signup and view all the answers

This play, according to Mond, isn't allowed to be read by the public because it, like the others, is old.

Othello Signup and view all the answers

'They say that it is the fear of death and of what comes after death that makes men turn to _______,' Mond says.

religion Signup and view all the answers

'If you allowed yourselves to think of God, you wouldn't allow yourself to be _____ by pleasant vices,' John said.

degraded Signup and view all the answers

'But industrial civilization is only possible when there's not self-denial. ______ up to the very limits imposed by hygiene and economics,' Mond said.

self-indulgence Signup and view all the answers

'It would upset the whole social order if men.....' Mond maintains.

started doing things on their own Signup and view all the answers

means the end of _, Mond says.

instability, civilization Signup and view all the answers

'But there aren't any _____ nowadays,' Mond says.

wars Signup and view all the answers

'But value dwells not in particular will,' said the Savage.'It holds his estimate and dignity as well wherein.....'

'tis precious of itself as in the prizer.' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Quotes

Mustapha Mond declares, "Independence was not made for man."
John the Savage claims, "I'm claiming the right to be unhappy," asserting his desire for independence from societal norms.
A simile by Mond states, "God emerges as from behind a cloud," indicating the complexity of religious belief as one ages.

Concepts of God and Independence

Mond emphasizes that one can be independent of God when blessed with "youth and prosperity."
Mond outlines that traditional concepts of God are incompatible with machinery, medicine, and happiness.
John longs for God, poetry, freedom, and goodness, contrasting with Mond's utilitarian view.

Conditioning and Society

Conditioning shapes belief, suggesting that it governs what individuals accept as truth.
Mond asserts that civilization thrives on self-indulgence rather than self-denial, challenging the notion of personal sacrifice.
Society has eradicated nuisances like "flies and mosquitoes" but at the expense of deeper human experiences.

Philosophy and Heroism

Philosophy, according to Mond, is "the finding of bad reasons for what one believes by instinct."
Mond argues that civilization does not require nobility and heroism, as these traits undermine societal structure.

The Role of Literature and Emotional Experience

Literature such as "The Holy Bible" and "King Lear" reflects themes forbidden by the society Mond governs.
John yearns for "inconveniences" and feelings of "danger" as a gateway to authenticity in life.

Nature of Pleasure and Suffering

The Violent Passion Surrogate (VPS) floods the body with adrenaline, creating a physiological response to engineered emotions.
John advocates for a life involving suffering, believing it brings a richer experience than the pleasures of the World State.

Attitudes Toward Aging and Existence

Mond mentions "old age" as a "horrible disease," reflecting societal aversion to natural human decline.
The fear of death drives men toward religion, highlighting a fundamental human concern suppressed by societal norms.

Mond claims that civilizational progress hinges on a lack of individual self-direction.
The absence of war signifies societal control and stability, as conflict threatens the established order.

Final Thought

John states, "Value dwells not in particular will," suggesting the intrinsic worth of human dignity over imposed societal values, emphasizing the struggle between individual desires and systemic expectations.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts and quotes from Chapter 17 of Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. This quiz includes important quotes, literary devices, and themes explored in this pivotal chapter. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of the text.