Brave New World: D.H.C. and Social Structure
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Who is the D.H.C.?

The D.H.C. is the Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning.

What is Bokanovsky's Process?

It is a process by which one human embryo will divide into from eight to ninety-six buds to form multiple 'twin' embryos.

Explain why Bokanovsky's Process is one of the major instruments of social stability.

It is the principle of mass production applied to the science of biology. Identical workers at identical machines will perform identical tasks.

What is the point of conditioning?

<p>It is to make people like their unescapable social destiny.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the babies being conditioned to hate books and flowers?

<p>The Deltas do not need books to perform their social function; they might attempt to think for themselves if allowed to see unfamiliar ideas. The conditioning against nature is for economic reasons. Enjoying nature is free and doesn't keep any factories busy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the conditioning reinforced?

<p>The children listen to recordings during their sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the deity in this world?

<p>Ford</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'mother' such an obscene word?

<p>It recalls the past when people were individuals living in families. Every association of family, of preference for one person over another, has been conditioned out of the people. The idea of giving birth and living in families fills them with disgust. It is, they think, how dirty animals live, not how civilized human beings should live.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Bernard Marx different from his associates?

<p>He is an Alpha Plus, a member of the highest caste which allows him more intellectual freedom. He is smaller than he should be and this makes him feel different and therefore alone. It is obvious he dislikes many practices of his society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Lenina want to go out with Bernard?

<p>She wants to see a Savage Reservation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is soma?

<p>Soma is a drug the people take for recreational purposes and to relieve any stress they might feel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

D.H.C. and Social Structure

  • The D.H.C. (Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning) oversees the birthing and conditioning processes in the society.
  • Bokanovsky's Process enables a single embryo to divide into up to ninety-six identical embryos, used to produce uniformity in the workforce.

Bokanovsky's Process and Social Stability

  • Bokanovsky's Process exemplifies mass production in biology, ensuring identical workers perform identical tasks, thus contributing to social stability.

Conditioning and Social Destiny

  • Conditioning aims to ensure individuals are content with their predetermined roles within society, eliminating individual desires.

Negative Conditioning

  • Babies are conditioned to dislike books and nature to prevent them from thinking independently and exploring outside their societal roles.
  • The avoidance of nature is economically motivated, as enjoying free natural experiences does not contribute to factory work.

Reinforcement of Conditioning

  • Sleep conditioning involves children listening to recordings, further instilling societal values without conscious reflection.

Cultural References

  • The deity revered in this society is Ford, highlighting the influence of industrialization on cultural values.

Perception of Family

  • The term "mother" is considered obscene, linking back to a time of individuality and family, which society has conditioned people to reject as primitive.

Bernard Marx's Uniqueness

  • Bernard Marx, an Alpha Plus, represents intellectual dissent due to his physical differences and dissatisfaction with societal norms.

Lenina's Curiosity

  • Lenina Crowne expresses interest in a Savage Reservation, highlighting her desire to experience something outside her constructed societal understanding.

Role of Soma

  • Soma acts as a psychological escape for citizens, used to alleviate any dissatisfaction or stress, emphasizing reliance on substances for happiness in this controlled society.

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This quiz explores the role of the Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning (D.H.C.) in 'Brave New World.' It delves into mass production techniques like Bokanovsky's Process that produce identical workers, the impact of conditioning on social roles, and the economic motivations behind suppressing individual desires.

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