Hedonistic Knowledge Tok Analysis

A society is defined by a standardized ideal, and it is kept stable by an indoctrinated idiosyncrasy. The communal aura adulterates any provincial perception, which then creates a widely accepted ideal. Citizens of such society find refuge in conformity, and their ordeal of diversity is assuaged by homogeny. The presence of an analogous, perfunctory civilization obliterates any means of individualist thinking or doing—for the idea of individual intellect has become abominable and obscure. Although the perennial dogma of the disillusioned maverick is what can provide any facet of contrast between their ideas and the surrounding society’s moral values or assumptions. Their provincial conceptualization and obstinate lifestyle are considered characteristics …show more content…
The versatility it possesses becomes the arbiter that decides its relevance to modern society or ideas. John’s archaic foundation of humanitarian knowledge based on the works of Shakespeare collide with the World State society’s hedonistic knowledge based on the works of Ford. The contrast embodied between these two sources of knowledge is profound in that it reveals how rudimentary the homogenous society’s idea of life is in comparison to John’s. His dogmatic beliefs in necessitated tragedy, committed love, and aesthetic art are imperiously challenged by Mustapha Mond’s beliefs in obligatory homogeny, synthetic standards, and universal happiness. In their iconic confrontation toward the end of the novel, John articulates himself eloquently and reasonably; almost transforming all of the Controller’s statements into dubious beliefs substantiated by stagnated comfort as opposed to innovative progression. The desire for misery, tragedy, intimate love, individualism, and art are unknown in the World State society, and John introduces, or rather, reiterates these ideas to Mond. The conflict between them reveals a broad and plausible account of the homogenous society’s foundation and protocol, because Mond articulates himself in adaptation to John’s contentious statements; as opposed to being met with indoctrinated, terse maxims such as, “a gramme is worth more than a damn”. The derisive nature of their conversation divulges the reasons for the eradication of tragedy, love, and art within World State society—thus providing a more intimate and reasonable compensation for the homogeny. Although John’s alienated ideas are equally as valid, Mond reveals the altruistic intentions behind the dystopian society, thus modulating them into a benevolent effort for the preservation of mankind. John’s alienation of his humanitarian and artistic ideas are vital in