Brave New World Themes and Concepts
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What is Bokanovsky's Process primarily known for?

  • Creating a single embryo
  • Enhancing social interactions
  • Producing multiple embryos from a single egg (correct)
  • Eliminating genetic diversity

Soma is a drug that helps people forget their problems.

True (A)

Who is the character that has never taken soma?

John (the Savage)

Orgy-Porgy is a gathering where participants pass a 'loving cup' of ________ spiked with soma.

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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Soma = A drug used for escapism Feelies = Interactive films that engage the senses Violent Passion Surrogate = Monthly adrenaline treatment for fear and rage Hypnopaedia = Sleep-teaching for social conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bernard participates in the orgy-porgy activities without any concern.

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What is the purpose of the Violent Passion Surrogate?

<p>To flood people with adrenaline and provide them with a ration of fear and rage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of entertainment do 'feelies' provide?

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What is the primary motto of the World State?

<p>Community, Identity, Stability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Deltas are the highest caste in the World State's caste system.

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Who is associated with the concept of conditioning through experiments with dogs?

<p>Ivan Pavlov</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the World State, ____ are embryos created to be genderless.

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

Match the following castes with their characteristics:

<p>Alpha = Highest caste with superior intelligence Beta = Second highest caste with human intelligence Delta = Used mainly as workers Epsilon = Sub-human caste with minimal intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'A.F.' stand for in the context of this society?

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Malthus's principle suggests that unchecked population growth does not pose a problem to food production.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hallucinogenic drug is taken by Linda to escape her life?

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

The game that children play, involving a steel ring and a ball, is called ____.

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What literary work does the Savage read while at the Reservation?

<p>Complete Works of William Shakespeare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Malpais' translate to in English?

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The Alpha caste is considered the lowest caste in the society.

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What do high-caste individuals participate in during the Solidarity Service Day?

<p>A compulsory orgy and soma consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lenina takes The Savage to a __________, which are popular sensory movies.

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

What effect does the drug soma have on individuals?

<p>It induces relaxation and social stability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Savage chooses to isolate himself in a lighthouse after the death of his mother.

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What is Death Conditioning?

<p>A process where children learn to accept death as a part of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Disney of the novels refers to the __________ Corporation which produces 'feelies'.

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

What percentage of phosphorous is removed for further use in Slough Crematorium?

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Match the castes with their intelligence levels:

<p>Alpha = Highest intelligence Delta = Moderate intelligence Epsilon = Lowest intelligence Beta = Above average intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ectogenesis refers to the traditional process of giving birth.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Pregnancy Substitute?

<p>To provide a controlled temporary state similar to pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Individuals in society no longer refer to their arrival into the world as being __________.

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

What is the main activity the Savage engages in at the lighthouse?

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What happens to Linda after her time lost at the Savage Reservation?

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Bokanovsky's Process

A technique used to create up to 96 identical embryos from a single egg, leading to mass production of humans.

Soma

A drug used in the Brave New World to create a sense of happiness and escape from reality, effectively suppressing negative emotions.

Orgy-Porgy

A communal ritual that blends soma consumption, sex, and chanting, promoting a sense of unity and social cohesion.

Violent Passion Surrogate

A monthly procedure that floods people with adrenaline, providing a controlled dose of fear and rage without actual physical action.

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Hypnopaedia

A method of sleep-teaching, using repetitive messages to instill values and beliefs in children during sleep.

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Feelies

A form of popular entertainment that combines visual and tactile experiences, often involving sexual content.

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Sexual Hormone Chewing Gum

Chewable gum infused with hormones designed to increase attractiveness, used as a social tool in the Brave New World.

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Oedipus Complex

A psycho-sexual theory that describes a child's unconscious desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy of their same-sex parent.

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World State Motto

The motto of the World State is 'Community, Identity, Stability,' reflecting the emphasis on social control and conformity.

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Social Predestination Room

The room where embryos are genetically engineered and conditioned to fulfill specific roles within the caste system.

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Caste System

A rigid social hierarchy in the World State, dividing people into five distinct groups: Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons, with Alphas being the highest and Epsilons the lowest.

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Delta

The fourth caste in the World State, primarily used as manual laborers and workers.

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Pavlovian Conditioning

A form of learning where an unconditioned stimulus (e.g., meat) is associated with a neutral stimulus (e.g., bell), causing the neutral stimulus to elicit the same response as the unconditioned stimulus (salivation).

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A.F. (After Ford)

The new calendar system in the World State, counting years after the death of Henry Ford, who is revered as a quasi-religious figure.

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Malthusian Principle

A theory that argues that unchecked population growth leads to resource scarcity and starvation, posing a threat to social stability.

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Fordson Community Singery

A place in the World State where residents participate in orgies as a form of collective pleasure and social control.

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Malpais

A fictional reservation in Brave New World, home to 60,000 Indians and half-breeds where traditional ways of life persist.

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Slough Crematorium

A facility in the World State where bodies are incinerated, with gases treated and phosphorus extracted for fertilizer.

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Synthetic Music

Music produced electronically in the World State with a calming effect, used at 'feelies' for sensory immersion.

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Solidarity Service Day

A mandatory event in the World State where high-caste citizens gather for soma consumption and orgy, a ritual for social cohesion.

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The Loving Cup

A ceremonial cup passed around during Solidarity Service Day, containing soma-laced strawberry ice cream, representing communal unity.

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Alpha Caste

The highest caste in the World State, possessing superior intelligence and attractiveness, often used for leadership roles.

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Epsilon Caste

The lowest caste in the World State, lacking intelligence, used primarily for low-skill manual labor.

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Soma-Holiday

A state of pleasurable numbness achieved through consuming a large dose of soma, a drug used for relaxation and social control.

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The Other Place

The term Linda uses to refer to the World State, highlighting a contrast to the Savage Reservation.

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Hospital for the Dying

A facility in the World State where aging and dying individuals are isolated to maintain the illusion of eternal youth.

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Death Conditioning

A process in the World State where children are exposed to death in a controlled environment to normalize it.

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Delta Workers

Dozens of identical twins, one step above Epsilons, often responsible for tasks like nursing at the Hospital for the Dying.

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The Lighthouse

The place where the Savage isolates himself after his mother's death, seeking a life away from the World State's control.

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The Feely Corporation

A company in the World State that produces 'feelies', immersive films with sensory elements, often featuring simple plots and sexual themes.

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Decanting

The process of creating human beings in the World State, resembling a test-tube baby procedure, replacing traditional birth.

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Study Notes

Bokanovsky's Process

  • Bokanovsky's Process is a method for mass-producing human beings, resulting in identical twins.

Soma

  • Soma is a fictional drug in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World that induces a state of euphoria and blissful ignorance.

Orgy-Porgy

  • Orgy-Porgy is a ritualistic gathering of World State citizens, where they engage in communal sexual activity and drink a "loving cup" spiked with soma.

The Savage

  • The Savage, John, is the only character in Brave New World who has never taken soma.

Violent Passion Surrogate

  • The Violent Passion Surrogate is a device that provides individuals with the simulated experience of passionate emotions, avoiding actual physical violence.

Feelies

  • Feelies are technologically advanced movies that incorporate tactile sensations and are considered the primary form of entertainment in the World State.

World State Motto

  • The World State's motto is "Community, Identity, Stability," reflecting its emphasis on social harmony and control.

Conditioning

  • Conditioning through experiments with dogs was pioneered by Ivan Pavlov. This concept is applied in Brave New World, demonstrating how individuals can be conditioned through repeated association.

Caste System

  • The World State's caste system consists of five castes: Alpha (highest), Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon (lowest).
  • The Deltas are not the highest caste; the Alphas are.

A.F.

  • "A.F." stands for "After Ford," referring to Henry Ford who is revered and worshipped as a deity by the World State.

Malthus's Principle

  • Malthus's principle, which proposes that unchecked population growth will outstrip food production, is overturned in Brave New World.

Malpais

  • "Malpais" is the Spanish translation of "badlands," referring to the Savage Reservation which is depicted as a wild and untamed environment.

Solidarity Service Day

  • Solidarity Service Day is a ritualistic gathering where high-caste individuals participate in collective soma consumption, chanting, and hymn singing.

Death Conditioning

  • Death Conditioning is a process in Brave New World where young children are exposed to death in a casual and desensitized manner.

The Disney Corporation

  • The Disney of the novels refers to the World State's manufacturing company that creates 'feelies'.

The Savage's Mother, Linda

  • Linda, the Savage's mother, escapes her life through a hallucinogenic drug she refers to as "mescal."

Caste Intelligence Levels

  • The caste system is determined by the amount of oxygen embryos are exposed to during production, directly influencing their intelligence levels.
    • The Alphas are the most intelligent caste, receiving a full supply of oxygen.
    • The Epsilons receive the least oxygen and therefore are the least intelligent.

Ectogenesis

  • Ectogenesis refers to the process of artificial production of embryos outside the womb, a key component of the World State's reproductive system.

Pregnancy Substitute

  • Pregnancy Substitutes are devices that mimic the physical and hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, used by women who do not undergo the traditional gestation process.

'Being Born'

  • In the World State, individuals no longer consider their arrival into the world as being "born."

Lighthouse

  • The Savage isolates himself in a lighthouse, continuing his solitary and contemplative life.

Linda's Death

  • Linda, the Savage's mother, dies from a soma overdose after her time lost at the Savage Reservation. Her death is portrayed as a tragedy, underlining the dangers of soma addiction.

Slough Crematorium

  • 72% of phosphorous, removed from human corpses at Slough Crematorium, is reused for further use.

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Explore the significant themes and concepts from Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. This quiz covers topics like Bokanovsky's Process, Soma, and Hypnopædia, which illustrate the dystopian society's mechanisms of control and social stability. Test your knowledge on these intriguing elements of the novel.

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