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Why does Mustapha Mond quote Ford saying 'History is bunk'?
Why does Mustapha Mond quote Ford saying 'History is bunk'?
To emphasize the reason students do not know about the past
Why does the World State control social relationships?
Why does the World State control social relationships?
Because strong emotions are destabilizing
What weakened resistance to the World State?
What weakened resistance to the World State?
A propaganda campaign and the suppression of books
What is soma designed to do?
What is soma designed to do?
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Why is promiscuity a virtue celebrated by the World State?
Why is promiscuity a virtue celebrated by the World State?
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What was the students' reaction to the Director telling them that in the time before Ford, sex was not considered normal until a person was at least 20 years old?
What was the students' reaction to the Director telling them that in the time before Ford, sex was not considered normal until a person was at least 20 years old?
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What position does Mustapha Mond hold?
What position does Mustapha Mond hold?
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What phrase does Mustapha Mond use to describe his and Our Ford's feelings about history?
What phrase does Mustapha Mond use to describe his and Our Ford's feelings about history?
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What was the Controller's view of families living in homes in the pre-modern era?
What was the Controller's view of families living in homes in the pre-modern era?
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The name of the drug that was developed in AF 184 to give the people a feeling of euphoria and happy hallucinations is ___________.
The name of the drug that was developed in AF 184 to give the people a feeling of euphoria and happy hallucinations is ___________.
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Lenina's friend who does not approve of Bernard Marx is named ____________.
Lenina's friend who does not approve of Bernard Marx is named ____________.
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Why does Lenina's friend not approve of Bernard Marx?
Why does Lenina's friend not approve of Bernard Marx?
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What is wrong with Lenina dating Henry Foster exclusively for four months?
What is wrong with Lenina dating Henry Foster exclusively for four months?
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Who is talking about Lenina in the Alpha Changing Room?
Who is talking about Lenina in the Alpha Changing Room?
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What is the Community's view on sex?
What is the Community's view on sex?
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Study Notes
Mustapha Mond and Historical Context
- Mustapha Mond quotes Ford's phrase "History is bunk" to illustrate the World State's rationale for keeping citizens ignorant of the past.
- The suppression of historical knowledge is a strategy to maintain societal stability.
Social Relationships in the World State
- The World State regulates social relationships to prevent strong emotions, which are perceived as disruptive.
- Promiscuity is encouraged as a virtue to eliminate emotional attachments among individuals.
Propaganda and Resistance
- The weakening of resistance against the World State is attributed to effective propaganda and censorship of literature.
- Love and family structures from the past are dismissed as 'miserable' by the Controller.
Soma: The Mood-Altering Drug
- Soma, created in AF 184, is designed to induce feelings of euphoria and enable citizens to feel eternally youthful.
- It serves as a tool for maintaining contentment and suppressing negative emotions.
Attitudes Towards Relationships and Dating
- Lenina Crowne's exclusive dating of Henry Foster raises concerns due to the D.H.C.'s disapproval of long-term relationships in the workplace.
- Her friend Fanny Crowne criticizes Bernard Marx for his nonconformity and lack of interest in social activities.
Public Perception of Sexuality
- Within the Community, sex is viewed purely as a recreational activity devoid of emotional significance.
- Characters such as Henry Foster discuss Lenina in casual terms, reflecting the superficiality of relationships in their society.
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Explore the intricate themes of Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' including the suppression of history, the regulation of social relationships, and the use of propaganda. This quiz delves into Mustapha Mond's perspectives, the role of Soma, and the broader implications for society's stability. Test your understanding of how these elements shape the world depicted in the novel.
