Brave New World Chapter 5-9 Flashcards

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Where do Bernard Marx and Lenina Crowne plan to visit?

New Mexico for vacation, specifically to Malpais which is called the savage reservation.

Explain Bernard Marx's attitude toward the State.

He is upset with the lack of individuality and feels he can't be himself in the World State.

What is Helmholtz Watson's job?

He is a lecturer at the College of Emotional Engineering (Department of Writing).

Explain Helmholtz Watson's feelings toward the State.

He dislikes it because he feels confined by his job and wants to express his individuality. Signup and view all the answers

What evidence suggests that Helmholtz Watson has the mindset and abilities to be a good poet?

He has motivation to express himself, showing he can write, but poetry is condemned in the World State. Signup and view all the answers

How might Helmholtz's capability for poetry lead to his continuing alienation?

Helmholtz feels like an outsider because he wants to create poetry which is not accepted in society. Signup and view all the answers

Analyze Bernard's character on the final two pages. What conclusions do you draw about him?

Bernard feels trapped and like an outcast; he rejects others due to his fear of being judged. Signup and view all the answers

What are Helmholtz's reactions to Bernard's behavior?

He initially feels sorry for Bernard but later wants him to grow up and stop feeling sorry for himself. Signup and view all the answers

How does the nightclub Henry and Lenina visit illustrate the State's predetermination of social lives?

It makes citizens vulnerable and desirous of physical attention, highlighting the State's control over emotions. Signup and view all the answers

What examples of Lenina's conditioning are found in Part 1?

Lenina believes Alphas are superior and is upset about other castes receiving the same amount of phosphorus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the switchback?

It refers to when a human being disappears in cremation, replaced by hot gas. Signup and view all the answers

How does Henry feel about the switchback?

He feels sad and unhappy about it, expressing a melancholy tone. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Henry's apartment house.

It is a forty-story building in Westminster, with dining facilities separate from his apartment. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Fordson Community Singery building.

It is flood-lit with a white Carrara surrogate facade, serving as Ford's auditorium for celebrations. Signup and view all the answers

Name the other people in attendance at the Solidarity Service.

Helmholtz, Bernard, Fifi Bradlaugh, Joanna Diesel, Clara Deterding, Tom Kawaguchi, Sarojini Engels, Jim Bokanovsky, and Herbert Bakunin. Signup and view all the answers

Outline the key details of the Solidarity Service. In what ways does it resemble a religious ceremony?

Drinking soma is like wine, the sign of the T resembles the cross, and soma tablets parallel the host. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Bernard lie after the service is over?

He is too aware of his individuality and did not experience the oneness of the event. Signup and view all the answers

How do you account for Bernard's being 'utterly miserable' at the conclusion of the chapter?

He feels isolated, reflecting on his individuality and his inability to fit in. Signup and view all the answers

Name the places Lenina visited on trips with young men.

North Pole with George Edsel, New York with either Jean-Jacques Habibullah or Bokanovsky Jones. Signup and view all the answers

What was Henry Foster's opinion of Bernard?

Henry Foster's opinion is not clearly stated in the text provided. Signup and view all the answers

What are Lenina's objections to Bernard's mania for 'doing things in private'?

Lenina feels it is disturbing and doesn't understand why he wants to do things alone. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it ironic that sex represents marriage in the World State?

In the World State, sex means nothing as everyone belongs to everyone else. Signup and view all the answers

What is Lenina's reaction to the weather when flying over the Channel in Bernard's helicopter?

She finds it horrible and is appalled by the emptiness of the night and the moon. Signup and view all the answers

What misgivings does Bernard have about his date with Lenina?

He wants to hold back his impulses and cultivate passion through restraint. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Director tell Bernard about his own visit to the Indian Reservation?

The Director went there when he was Bernard's age with a beta-minus who got lost. Signup and view all the answers

What warning does Bernard receive from the Director?

He is advised to be more infantile and listen to authority as the World State acts as a parent. Signup and view all the answers

What things about Bernard does Helmholtz Watson dislike?

Watson dislikes Bernard's struggles with individuality and his tendency for self-pity. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the trip and stops along the way made by Bernard and Lenina to New Mexico.

Details regarding their trip are found in pages 99-101. Signup and view all the answers

What information does the Warden provide about the Reservation?

The Warden describes the natural birth of people, the electric fence around the Reservation, and the lack of soma. Signup and view all the answers

What information from Helmholtz (on the telephone) upsets Bernard?

Helmholtz is looking for someone to replace Bernard as he is being sent to Iceland. Signup and view all the answers

What is Lenina's solution for Bernard's anxiety?

Lenina suggests taking soma. Signup and view all the answers

What does the countryside look like from the air?

The fencing gives a geometric form, indicating the control of nature by humans. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the reservation?

Malpais which translates to 'bad country'. Signup and view all the answers

Who greets Bernard and Lenina at the guest house?

Fanny. Signup and view all the answers

What are the last comments the helicopter pilot makes to Lenina and Bernard before he leaves?

The pilot assures them that Indians will not hurt them because they have been gassed and bombed before. Signup and view all the answers

List three conditions Lenina dislikes at the Reservation.

Lenina dislikes how the reservation is dirty, lacks soma, and the residents are old. Signup and view all the answers

How are Lenina's dislikes contrary to what she has been taught?

She must face problems without soma to feel better. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the whipping ceremony that Bernard and Lenina witness?

It is a sacrifice for the pueblo to make the rain come and crops grow. Signup and view all the answers

Who is John ('the Savage')'s father and where is he now?

John's father is Tomakin, also known as the D.H.C. of the World State. Signup and view all the answers

What ways does Linda struggle to reconcile her life in the Other Place with that of the Reservation?

Linda is troubled by the dirtiness, aging, poor clothing, and ideas about motherhood. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't Linda adjust to the Savage society?

She is uncomfortable with old age and the dirtiness of the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What stories of London society has Linda told John?

Flying in helicopters, music from boxes, cleanliness, and everyone's happiness. Signup and view all the answers

How does John respond to those stories?

He combines those ideas with teachings of Jesus and desires to be a martyr. Signup and view all the answers

How does John learn to read and why?

Linda draws pictures with words underneath and gives him books, including Shakespeare. Signup and view all the answers

Why did John learn to read?

To combat his sense of inferiority from teasing by other boys. Signup and view all the answers

What emotional disappointment does John experience when he is sixteen?

He is not allowed to participate in the rite of passage into manhood. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the line: 'He had discovered Time and Death and God'?

It reflects John's feelings of hopelessness and isolation as he contemplates life. Signup and view all the answers

What is John's mood when he first recites, 'O brave new world that has such people in it'?

He is excited and eager to explore the new society. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Bernard bringing Linda and John to London?

To expose and embarrass the DHC and reveal that he has a son. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Lenina's 'soma holiday'.

It is where she takes an overdose of soma to sleep for a long time. Signup and view all the answers

What is John's concept of love?

He feels he has emotions but struggles to express them, viewing love romantically. Signup and view all the answers

How is John's concept of love emphasized by quotes from Romeo and Juliet?

He feels love deeply but doesn't know how to articulate it. Signup and view all the answers

What does the character Oedipus represent?

Oedipus represents complex themes of fate, family, and tragedy in human experience. Signup and view all the answers

What is the story of Hamlet?

Hamlet learns his uncle poisoned his father and seeks revenge, highlighting themes of betrayal and morality. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 4 Insights

Bernard Marx and Lenina Crowne plan a vacation to Malpais, a Savage Reservation in New Mexico.
Bernard feels alienated from the World State due to its suppression of individuality and his own inferiority complex.
Helmholtz Watson works as a lecturer in Emotional Engineering, writing free scenarios akin to films.
Helmholtz shares Bernard's dissatisfaction with the State's restrictions on individual expression and creativity.

Chapter 5 Insights

The nightclub atmosphere is engineered to create vulnerability in citizens, fostering a desire for physical interaction.
Lenina is conditioned to believe in the superiority of Alphas and reacts negatively to equal treatment of lower castes.
The “Switchback” refers to the cremation process of humans, where they are transformed into phosphorus.
The Solidarity Service mirrors religious rituals, involving the consumption of soma akin to wine and communal experiences.

Chapter 6 Insights

Lenina has traveled to various locations with young men, including the North Pole and New York City.
Bernard's private motivations disturb Lenina, contrasting sharply with the World State's ethos of public intimacy.
The Director warns Bernard against valuing individuality and suggests a need to conform to societal expectations.
Helmholtz expresses a dislike for Bernard's self-pity and constant need for validation.

Chapter 7 Insights

Lenina perceives the Reservation as dirty, lacking soma, and populated by the elderly, which shocks her conditioning.
Witnessing a sacrificial ceremony reveals the cultural differences between the Savage society and the World State.
John, known as "the Savage," discovers his father is Tomakin, the Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning.

Chapter 8 Insights

Linda struggles to adapt to the Savage society, particularly disturbed by aging and dirt, contrasting her previously conditioned lifestyle.
John learns to read through illustrations and Shakespeare, seeking knowledge to combat feelings of inferiority.
A formative disappointment occurs when John is ostracized from the manhood rite.

Themes and Concepts

John's excitement about a new world contrasts with his grim realizations about society's emptiness.
Bernard aims to expose the Director by bringing Linda and John to London, challenging the values of the World State.
Lenina's "soma holiday" signifies her reliance on drugs for escapism, emphasizing the State's control over emotional states.
John's understanding of love is romanticized through Shakespeare, showcasing a naive yet passionate perspective.

Classical References

Oedipus' fate embodies themes of prophecy, parental relationships, and the tragic downfalls stemming from destiny.
Hamlet illustrates the struggles of revenge, familial loyalty, and moral dilemmas, steeped in themes of betrayal and incest.

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