Brave New World Chapter 7-13 Flashcards

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How are Linda and John different from the other savages?

Linda was once civilized and John is her child.

Why is Lenina disgusted by Linda?

Because of her physical appearance (missing front teeth, extra weight, and obvious signs of old age).

Why do the women whip Linda?

She was sleeping with their men.

What things does Mitsima teach John?

How to work clay and make a bow. Signup and view all the answers

What book does Pope bring for John?

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Bernard and John both feel alone?

They are both the outcasts of their society. Signup and view all the answers

To whom does John liken Lenina?

Juliet from Romeo and Juliet. Signup and view all the answers

What things do Bernard and Lenina find disturbing about the Indians' way of life?

The paint they wear, lack of clothes, and the absence of 'civilized' drugs that keep them young. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the steady beat of the drums used in the Indians' ritual?

It mimics the steady beat of the human heart, connecting all involved. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does seeing Lenina have on John and why?

He begins to blush and have feelings for her because he has never seen someone so civilized. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Linda escape from the Reservation?

Because if it hadn't been for John, she might have got away, but not with a baby. Signup and view all the answers

What conflicting feelings does Linda have about John and what shows this?

She has maternal instincts but battles with environmental effects of her conditioning. Signup and view all the answers

What 'little animals' do you think Linda found in John's hair, and why did they make her scream?

Lice, which made her scream because it's a sign of uncleanliness. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the childhood experiences that influenced John's personality.

Playing with children, his mother's crying about the savages, and being bullied for his mother's promiscuity. Signup and view all the answers

Why does John call his mother 'Linda'?

Because in the World State, there are no mothers or fathers. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think Bernard is so eager to take John and Linda to London?

So he can expose the Director's taboo of birthing children. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Differences Between Linda and John

Linda was once a part of the "civilized" World State, making her and her son John distinct from the other savages.

Lenina's Disgust Towards Linda

Lenina is repulsed by Linda’s appearance, noting her missing front teeth, extra weight, and visible signs of aging.

Treatment of Linda by Other Women

Women in the Reservation physically confront Linda due to her sexual relationships with their men, reflecting the societal norms she was conditioned to disregard.

John's Education

Mitsima teaches John essential survival skills such as clay working and bow making, nurturing his connection to the natural world.

Significant Literary Influence

Pope presents John with "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare," highlighting the cultural gap and the depth of John's character through literature.

Shared Isolation

Both Bernard and John experience feelings of loneliness as outcasts, struggling against societal conformity.

John's Romantic View of Lenina

John compares Lenina to Juliet from "Romeo and Juliet," indicating his romanticized view of love and relationships.

Bernard and Lenina's Disturbance

They find the savages’ lifestyle unsettling due to unusual attire, body paint, and absence of the drugs that maintain youth in the World State.

Cultural Significance of Drumming

The steady beat of drums resonates with the human heartbeat, promoting unity in rituals across cultures; both the savages and World State residents utilize drumming for social cohesion.

John's Reaction to Lenina

John is captivated by Lenina's civilization and beauty, feeling emotions he has never experienced before due to her striking appearance.

Linda's Decision Against Escape

Linda refrains from leaving the Reservation, citing shame associated with abandoning John, indicating complexity in her maternal instincts.

Conflicted Feelings of Linda

Linda's maternal instincts for John conflict with her conditioning, creating internal struggles about her role as a mother.

Linda's Reaction to John's Condition

Linda screams upon finding lice in John’s hair, representing her discomfort with uncleanliness, a stark contrast to her previous life.

John's Influences Growing Up

John’s childhood involved significant trauma including bullying, exposure to his mother’s trauma, and lessons on literature and survival that shaped his worldview.

John's Naming of Linda

John calls his mother “Linda” as an attempt to align with the World State's absence of traditional familial terms, reflecting their divergent upbringings.

Bernard's Motivations

Bernard intends to leverage John and Linda's existence in the World State to undermine the Director, aiming to expose him as a hypocrite and further his own ambitions in a society that condemns childbirth.

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Explore key concepts and characters from Chapters 7 to 13 of Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. This flashcard quiz highlights the differences between Linda and John and their interactions with the other savages. Test your knowledge on pivotal moments and themes in these chapters.