Brave New World Chapters 3 & 4 Flashcards

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Who is Mustapha Mond?

A psychologist

A world controller (correct)

A writer

A game creator

What is Centrifugal Bumble Puppy?

A game for kids involving a tower and throwing a ball.

What is Obstacle Golf?

A game for adults with a lot of apparatus.

What are Feelies?

A movie involving touch and smell. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Pregnancy Substitute?

Hormones that mimic pregnancy effects. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bernard Marx?

An Alpha Plus who works in the psychology bureau. Signup and view all the answers

The word 'Mother' is considered a bad word in the World State.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does 'History is bunk' mean?

Forget about the past; it's garbage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Savage Reservation?

A place for those not adhering to Brave New World rules. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Nine Years War?

The Great Economic Collapse leading to the old world's destruction. Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'Ending is better than mending' promotes __________.

throwing away old clothes Signup and view all the answers

Who is Helmholtz Watson?

An Alpha Plus who is dissatisfied with his job. Signup and view all the answers

What is Soma?

A drug that makes users happy all the time. Signup and view all the answers

Women with ovaries wear the Malthusian Belt or Surrogate Cartridge Belt for __________.

birth control Signup and view all the answers

Who is Benito Hoover?

A character who is always happy and doesn't need soma. Signup and view all the answers

What is Erotic Play?

A form of sexual education for children. Signup and view all the answers

What does the letter T symbolize?

The cutting off of crosses to become T's. Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'The more stitches the less the riches' encourages keeping old things.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is Rocket used for?

Transportation to the Savage Reservation. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'A gramme is better than a damn' imply?

Take a gram of soma to feel happy. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Everyone belongs to everyone else' suggest?

Promiscuity is encouraged. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lenina Crowne?

A character dating Henry Foster who wants to visit the Savage Reservation. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Fanny Crowne?

Lenina's friend who advises her on promiscuity. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mustapha Mond

Ten world controllers; resident controller of Western Europe.
Introduced as "his fordship"; rumored to possess forbidden literature.
Discusses the pre-World State era, emphasizing the instability caused by strong emotions.

Centrifugal Bumble Puppy

Children's game involving a tower and ball play.
Consists of complex apparatus, promoting consumerism.

Obstacle Golf

An adult game resembling golf with sophisticated apparatus.
Incorporates electromagnetic elements.

Feelies

Movies engaging touch and smell, enhancing sensory experience.
Includes explicit content; allows audience to physically feel aspects of the film.

Pregnancy Substitute

Hormonal therapy for freemartins to alleviate discomfort.
Simulates effects of pregnancy without actual motherhood.

Bernard Marx

Works in the psychology bureau, classified as Alpha Plus.
Known for his shorter stature and introverted nature; disapproves of societal norms and treatment of women.
Experiences love and jealousy, feeling inadequate in the conformist World State.

Mother

Considered a taboo word within the World State society.

"History is Bunk"

Hypnopaedic phrase encouraging disregard for historical knowledge.
Quotation attributed to Henry Ford, promoting a focus on present and future.

Savage Reservation

Place for individuals who can't conform to societal norms, such as pregnant women or unprogrammed children.
Located in the United States and Mexico.

Nine Years War

Major conflict tied to the Great Economic Collapse in A.F. 141.
Notable for brutal warfare using anthrax and chemical agents, leading to suppression of outdated literature.

"Ending is Better than Mending"

Hypnopaedic slogan encouraging disposal of old items in favor of new ones, driving consumerism.

Helmholtz Watson

Attractive Alpha Plus dissatisfied with societal restrictions; desires to create art and literature.
Shares Bernard's critical view of the World State and feels oppressed by its superficial culture.

Soma

Daily happiness-inducing drug with no side effects; maintains youthfulness.
Long-term consequence includes shorter lifespan.

Malthusian Belt

Contraceptive device worn by fertile women to prevent pregnancy; 30% of women in the society have ovaries.

Benito Hoover

Unique figure who remains cheerful without soma; noted for his physical appearance.
Chews hormone infused gum.

Erotic Play

Introduced to children early to normalize sexual behavior; eliminates embarrassment related to sex.

T

Symbolism of the cross altered to resemble Ford's Model T, marking cultural significance in the society.

"The More Stitches the Less the Riches"

Another hypnopaedic expression promoting consumerism and discarding the old for new goods.

Rocket

Mode of transportation utilized within the Brave New World, specifically for travel to the Savage Reservation.

"A Gramme is Better Than a Damn"

Phrase promoting soma consumption as a means to avoid distress and enjoy life.

"Everyone Belongs to Everyone Else"

Hypnopaedic mantra reflecting the societal view on relationships and sexual freedom.

Lenina Crowne

Involved with Henry Foster; desires adventure in the Savage Reservation with Bernard.
Noted for her physical attractiveness, which sparks controversy over her treatment as an object.

Fanny Crowne

Lenina's friend, urges her to maintain multiple sexual partners to uphold social standards.
Shares a surname with Lenina due to limited last names in the World State; utilizes pregnancy substitute for emotional balance.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts and characters from Chapters 3 and 4 of Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. This quiz covers important figures, such as Mustapha Mond, and explores the themes and societal structures within the novel. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of this classic work.