Podcast
Questions and Answers
How does Lenina handle the disgust of her visit to the Reservation when she returns to the guesthouse?
How does Lenina handle the disgust of her visit to the Reservation when she returns to the guesthouse?
Lenina ends up taking so much soma to last her about 18 hours of sleep.
Does Bernard sleep? Why?
Does Bernard sleep? Why?
Bernard doesn't sleep because he ends up planning John's trip.
Whom does Bernard call from Santa Fe? Why?
Whom does Bernard call from Santa Fe? Why?
Bernard calls Mustapha Mond directly, so he can get permission for John and Linda to come to London.
What does Mond do when he receives Bernard's call?
What does Mond do when he receives Bernard's call?
Signup and view all the answers
Why does Bernard treat the Warden the way he does?
Why does Bernard treat the Warden the way he does?
Signup and view all the answers
How does John feel when he comes to the rest house?
How does John feel when he comes to the rest house?
Signup and view all the answers
Why does John break the window?
Why does John break the window?
Signup and view all the answers
How does John handle Lenina's clothes and make-up?
How does John handle Lenina's clothes and make-up?
Signup and view all the answers
Does John touch the sleeping Lenina? Why?
Does John touch the sleeping Lenina? Why?
Signup and view all the answers
What causes John to leave?
What causes John to leave?
Signup and view all the answers
What does Lenina prefer over experience?
What does Lenina prefer over experience?
Signup and view all the answers
What feeling does John struggle with in regards to Lenina?
What feeling does John struggle with in regards to Lenina?
Signup and view all the answers
Who agrees there would be scientific interest in bringing John and Linda back?
Who agrees there would be scientific interest in bringing John and Linda back?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Characters and Actions
- Lenina takes six soma tablets for an 18-hour sleep, indicating her preference for escapism over confronting reality.
- Bernard travels to Santa Fe to enlist Mustapha Mond’s support for bringing John and Linda back to the World State, showing his desire for revenge.
- John, feeling abandoned, breaks into Lenina's room out of fear and passion, demonstrating his intense feelings for her and the conflicts they create.
Themes of Desire and Guilt
- John’s admiration for Lenina leads him to recite Shakespeare, highlighting his emotional turmoil and spiritual conflict between desire and societal norms.
- His struggle symbolizes the main conflict in Brave New World: the choice between embracing pain and angst or succumbing to the State's manufactured happiness.
Responses to Experience
- Lenina copes with her disturbing trip to the Reservation by consuming an excess of soma, implying a societal reliance on drugs to manage emotions.
- Bernard's inability to sleep is tied to his plotting for John’s trip, illustrating the impact of ambition and emotional unrest on personal well-being.
Relationships with Authority
- Bernard's direct call to Mustapha Mond signifies his newfound confidence and the potential shift in his social status.
- Mustapha Mond’s prompt approval for John and Linda's return emphasizes his authoritative control over social dynamics within the World State.
Emotional States
- John’s initial optimism is crushed upon realizing he may not go to London, leading to a poignant moment of vulnerability as he cries alone.
- His desire to touch Lenina’s possessions reflects deep emotional investment and connects to his feelings of inadequacy and reverence, portraying her as an object of pure admiration.
Symbolism and Actions
- John treats Lenina's belongings like treasured artifacts, emphasizing his romantic idealism and the clash of cultures between his values and the World State's values.
- Despite yearning to engage, John refrains from touching Lenina, illustrating both his reverence and feelings of unworthiness—core aspects of his character's struggle.
Resolutions
- John’s retreat from Lenina’s room is prompted by the sound of Bernard’s plane, marking a shift back to reality and foreshadowing upcoming conflicts arising from their intertwined fates.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on key events and characters from Chapter 9 of Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. This quiz includes flashcards that assess your understanding of critical themes and character motivations. Perfect for students preparing for discussions or exams.
