Brave New World Chapter Summary

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In the first chapter of the novel, the author introduces to the reader the process of how the humans are made in Utopia. The improvement of science and technology made it possible to create life. By using the new improved science and of course technology, Utopia can produce humans by just one single ovary that makes thousands of identical people. Since everyone are similar in appearance, belief and relations, they are able to live in this perfect agreement with each other. The author uses two character named Lenina and Fanny, who are two relatives from the same reproduction. They both are people that get along well with each other and are on the same page on issues regarding the lifestyle of Utopia. The government of the Brave new world, made up only ten controllers which is able to uphold stability …show more content…
The government set a rule for everyone and that rule was to freely have intercourse with whoever they want at any giving time. In contradiction of the rules of Utopia is date anyone regularly. The government does not allow the society to go through romance because it involve too much time and bring no stability to life.

Furthermore, in this brave new world, there are no type of emotions nor feelings towards anyone because they are giving this drug called Soma that allows them to feel no pain, guilt, or moral. This drug takes away the feelings a human should have. In conclusion, science has become a major part of this modern life. In Brave New World, Huxley predicts a world dominated by government and science and how the two aspects influence humanity. The use of technology has taken the place of humans in the roles that people hold. Machines can now do the biological, psychological and reproductive aspect of human life. As the author foresees, the more advanced and technological world today is bound to be become like Huxley’s the brave new

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