Brave New World Chapter 18 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the Savage doing when Bernard and Helmholtz come to say goodbye?

The Savage is drinking/eating a formula he made for himself to aid him in forgetting about civilization.

When do the two men leave to begin their exile?

The two men, Bernard and Helmholtz, leave the next morning in order to begin their exile.

What does the Savage plan to do? Why?

The Savage plans on finding his own uninhabited place in England to live by himself because Mustapha Mond will not send him to an island.

Where does the Savage go for his self-exile?

The Savage finds a deserted piece of seacoast on the south coast of England, near Portsmouth. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Savage spend his first night at the lighthouse?

The Savage spends his first night in the lighthouse by praying and mimicking a crucifixion in the form of vigil. Signup and view all the answers

Of what do the seven skyscrapers that are floodlit at night remind the Savage?

The seven skyscrapers remind the Savage of cathedral spires or pinnacles of the Southwest that were reaching towards Heaven and God. Signup and view all the answers

How is the Savage's place found?

The Savage's new home is found by three Delta-Minus land workers that appear while the Savage is whipping himself. Signup and view all the answers

What does the reporter from The Hourly Radio try to do? What happens to him?

The reporter tries to get an interview with the Savage, but results in the Savage kicking the reporter and breaking his coccyx. Signup and view all the answers

What does Darwin Bonaparte do with his film of the Savage?

Darwin Bonaparte makes his film of the Savage into a very popular feely called 'The Savage of Surrey', which ignites people's desire to visit and look at the Savage in the lighthouse. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Savage pay for what he sees as his final sin?

The Savage ends up hanging himself from the highest point in the lighthouse as his final sin. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Savage's Actions and Exile

The Savage consumes a self-made formula to forget about civilization before Bernard and Helmholtz bid farewell.
Bernard and Helmholtz depart the following morning to start their exile.

Savage's Plans and Location

The Savage intends to find a secluded area in England for solitude as Mustapha Mond denies him an island.
He discovers a deserted seacoast near Portsmouth for his self-imposed exile.

First Night and Reflection

The Savage's first night at the lighthouse is spent engaged in prayer and mimicking a crucifixion as a form of vigil.

Symbolism of Skyscrapers

Seven floodlit skyscrapers evoke memories for the Savage, reminding him of cathedral spires from the Southwest, symbolizing a reach towards Heaven and the divine.

Discovery and Public Interest

The Savage is discovered by three Delta-Minus workers while engaging in self-flagellation.
A reporter from The Hourly Radio attempts to interview the Savage but is physically assaulted, resulting in a broken coccyx.

Darwin Bonaparte's Film

Darwin Bonaparte turns footage of the Savage into a successful film titled 'The Savage of Surrey,' increasing public curiosity about the Savage's life at the lighthouse.

The Savage's Final Act

The Savage views his ultimate sin as deserving punishment, leading him to hang himself from the highest point of the lighthouse.

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Test your knowledge of chapter 18 from Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' with these flashcards. Review key events and character actions as Bernard and Helmholtz prepare for their exile and The Savage's coping mechanisms. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and students alike.