Brave New World Chapters 7-9 Review

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What does the savage community's celebration remind Lenina of?

Solidarity services

Why does John want to be whipped?

To prove that he's a man.

Where is Linda from?

The World State

Who is 'Tomakin'?

The D.H.C./The Director Signup and view all the answers

Why was John born?

Something went wrong with Linda's contraceptives and she couldn't get an abortion. Signup and view all the answers

Who is John's father?

The Director/Thomas/Tomakin Signup and view all the answers

How does John the Savage appear different?

He has blonde hair and blue eyes. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Linda shunned and isolated by the others in the pueblo?

Because Linda misused the drugs and had sex with everyone. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Linda's lover?

Popé Signup and view all the answers

Why does Bernard want to bring John back to London?

To embarrass the Director and to show the Director and everyone his child. Signup and view all the answers

What question did John ask Bernard that Bernard found funny and why?

If Bernard was married to Lenina. Signup and view all the answers

What drink did Popé bring for Linda?

Mescal Signup and view all the answers

What did mescal do that soma did not?

Mescal gave you a hangover and made you sick. Signup and view all the answers

Why did three women beat up Linda?

Because Linda has slept with their men. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Bernard call late at night to seek help?

Bernard calls his close friend Mustapha Mond. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bernard call Mustapha Mond?

Bernard was looking to seek his permission to bring John and his mother, Linda, to the World State. Signup and view all the answers

What does Lenina do to herself and for how long?

Lenina decides to incapacitate herself on a 'soma holiday' for 18 hours. Signup and view all the answers

Who does John like to quote when he's around Lenina?

John quotes Shakespeare several times when around Lenina. Signup and view all the answers

Why does John have a difficult time around Lenina and wanting to sleep and have sex with her?

John believes that if he touches/sleeps with Lenina, he would feel like he's violating her. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mitsima and what does he teach John?

Mitsima is an Indian elder on the Reservation who teaches John how to make pottery. Signup and view all the answers

When John calls Linda 'Mother,' what does she do? What does he always call her after that?

Linda slaps John when he calls her Mother. After that, he always calls her Linda. Signup and view all the answers

The term MOTHER in Brave New World is considered....

The word is like a bad word. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Bernard call from the Reservation and why?

Bernard calls Mustapha Mond directly to get permission for John and Linda to come to London. Signup and view all the answers

Why does John break the window?

John sees Lenina's green suitcase and he must get in the room to touch something that is hers. Signup and view all the answers

Does John touch the sleeping Lenina? Why?

False Signup and view all the answers

How long did Lenina incapacitate herself?

Eighteen hours Signup and view all the answers

John quotes passages from what while staring at Lenina?

Romeo and Juliet Signup and view all the answers

D.H.C

Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Celebration and Connection

John the Savage's community celebration reminds Lenina of the Solidarity Services from the World State, highlighting contrasts in social practices.

John's Identity and Challenges

John desires to be whipped as a test of masculinity, revealing his struggle with identity and societal expectations.

Background of Key Characters

Linda, John's mother, is originally from the World State, indicating her disconnection from the Savage way of life.
"Tomakin" refers to the Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning, who is also John's father, connecting familial ties within the narrative.

John's Conception

John's birth occurred due to a failure in Linda's contraceptives, leading to complex feelings about his existence and relationship with his mother.

Physical Traits of John

John possesses distinct physical features: blonde hair and blue eyes, marking him as different from his peers in the Savage community.

Linda's Isolation

Linda faces ostracism in the Pueblo for her promiscuity and misuse of drugs, depicting the harsh social norms of the Savage community.

Relationships

Popé is identified as Linda's lover, revealing her complex personal history and relationships.

Bernard's Motives

Bernard's plan to bring John to London is fueled by a desire to embarrass the Director and showcase his illegitimate child, indicating personal and societal stakes.

Bernard finds humor in John's question about marriage, given that marriage is non-existent in the World State, emphasizing cultural differences.

Substance Use

Popé provides Linda with mescal, a drink that leads to hangovers and illness, contrasting with the blissful effects of soma.

Linda and Community Conflict

Linda is attacked by three women due to her past relationships, showcasing the communal enforcement of social codes.

Seeking Authority

Bernard reaches out to Mustapha Mond for permission to return with John and Linda, reflecting his need for validation and authority.

Lenina's Escape

Lenina incapacitating herself with soma for 18 hours signifies societal reliance on drugs for emotional relief.

Shakespearean Influence

John frequently quotes Shakespeare, particularly when with Lenina, signifying his deeper emotional connections and struggles with romance.

John's Emotional Conflict

John wrestles with feelings of violation regarding intimacy with Lenina, showcasing his internal conflict between desire and morality.

Mentorship

Mitsima, an elder on the Reservation, teaches John pottery and archery, nurturing his creativity and survival skills.

Maternal Bond

John’s use of the term "Mother" towards Linda provokes a violent reaction from her, leading him to address her merely as Linda, highlighting strained maternal relationships.

Linguistic Taboos

The term "Mother" holds negative connotations in the World State, revealing societal rejection of familial terminology.

Communication with Authority

Bernard directly contacts Mustapha Mond to secure John and Linda's return, illustrating his shifting dynamics with power.

John's Act of Desperation

Breaking the window represents John's longing for connection to Lenina, fueled by emotional turmoil and desire.

Worthiness and Relationships

John's refusal to touch the sleeping Lenina stems from a sense of unworthiness, emphasizing his internalized views on intimacy and self-worth.

Quote References

While gazing at Lenina, John quotes "Romeo and Juliet," indicating his romantic ideals and aspirations that clash with his realities.

D.H.C. Definition

D.H.C. stands for Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning, indicating his pivotal role in shaping societal norms and values.

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