What does it take to sustain control in a society? If nobody is aware and willing to step up against the problems and inconsistencies occurring, the corrupt nature will persist. In the novel Brave New World, Aldous Huxley dramatically distorts the reality of society by inhibiting procreation through traditional means, mindless consumption of soma, and endorsing the motto “Community, Identity, Stability,” which ultimately leads the reader to believe the World-State will never be overthrown.
A fundamental factor that makes women who they are, is childbearing. A typical girl grows up playing with dolls and cares for them as if it were actually her own child. As girls mature, they fantasize about marrying their significant other and caring for …show more content…
Bernard, while clearly more aware of his surroundings than others still struggled to realize the true negativity of soma. Although he is constantly having strange feelings, someone can convince Bernard to take another soma. Bernard’s biggest problem is his silent yearning to fit in with his peers. During his Solidarity Service praising Henry Ford, it is routine to take soma. “‘I drink to the imminence of His Coming,’ he repeated, with a sincere attempt to feel that the coming was imminent” (83). Although he does not have the same feeling from praising their Ford and Savior, Bernard makes a concerted effort to fit in a place he does not belong. As Bernard starts feeling he is fitting in, it gets to his head to the point where he starts to lose focus, and the soma is not so frightening. The World-State has asserted their dominance by showing that if a person can fit in, they will ignore their human …show more content…
He has indirectly been influenced by the World-State through his entire life. His curiosity is fueled by stories. When he finally makes it to the World-State, he realizes how destructive it truly is. He starts to have feelings for Lenina, real ones that should not be contained. Lenina’s intentions are to get with him, but the same, pure feelings are not there due to the belief that feeling should not come from being involved with another person. The only way she knows how to show affection is through sex. “No one was allowed to love anyone too much; there were no temptations to resist, and if something unpleasant were to happen, there was always soma” (Bloom 71). John loves Lenina, and he feels the true pain of knowing she will not feel the same way because of soma. Instead of numbing that frustration with soma, he chooses to feel the way everyone should. Although John chooses feelings over soma, he ends up committing suicide due to his frustration of the society's actions (Newman 63). The World-State shows that the only way to exist in their society is by abiding by their outlandish
A fundamental factor that makes women who they are, is childbearing. A typical girl grows up playing with dolls and cares for them as if it were actually her own child. As girls mature, they fantasize about marrying their significant other and caring for …show more content…
Bernard, while clearly more aware of his surroundings than others still struggled to realize the true negativity of soma. Although he is constantly having strange feelings, someone can convince Bernard to take another soma. Bernard’s biggest problem is his silent yearning to fit in with his peers. During his Solidarity Service praising Henry Ford, it is routine to take soma. “‘I drink to the imminence of His Coming,’ he repeated, with a sincere attempt to feel that the coming was imminent” (83). Although he does not have the same feeling from praising their Ford and Savior, Bernard makes a concerted effort to fit in a place he does not belong. As Bernard starts feeling he is fitting in, it gets to his head to the point where he starts to lose focus, and the soma is not so frightening. The World-State has asserted their dominance by showing that if a person can fit in, they will ignore their human …show more content…
He has indirectly been influenced by the World-State through his entire life. His curiosity is fueled by stories. When he finally makes it to the World-State, he realizes how destructive it truly is. He starts to have feelings for Lenina, real ones that should not be contained. Lenina’s intentions are to get with him, but the same, pure feelings are not there due to the belief that feeling should not come from being involved with another person. The only way she knows how to show affection is through sex. “No one was allowed to love anyone too much; there were no temptations to resist, and if something unpleasant were to happen, there was always soma” (Bloom 71). John loves Lenina, and he feels the true pain of knowing she will not feel the same way because of soma. Instead of numbing that frustration with soma, he chooses to feel the way everyone should. Although John chooses feelings over soma, he ends up committing suicide due to his frustration of the society's actions (Newman 63). The World-State shows that the only way to exist in their society is by abiding by their outlandish