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What is the Savage doing when Bernard and Helmholtz come to say goodbye?
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?
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?
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?
Where does the Savage go for his self-exile?
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How does the Savage spend his first night at the lighthouse?
How does the Savage spend his first night at the lighthouse?
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Of what do the seven skyscrapers that are floodlit at night remind the Savage?
Of what do the seven skyscrapers that are floodlit at night remind the Savage?
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How is the Savage's place found?
How is the Savage's place found?
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What does the reporter from The Hourly Radio try to do? What happens to him?
What does the reporter from The Hourly Radio try to do? What happens to him?
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What does Darwin Bonaparte do with his film of the Savage?
What does Darwin Bonaparte do with his film of the Savage?
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How does the Savage pay for what he sees as his final sin?
How does the Savage pay for what he sees as his final sin?
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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.
