In 1776, as our country was gaining it's own independence Thomas Jefferson told us that as citizens we were entitled to "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"(Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of independence). The Pursuit of Happiness is a tricky statement to isolate. It can mean so many things that it is more of a great quote to look up to rather than a democratic right. All humans on this earth believe it is their undeniable right to be happy, and it is this fact that has caused all things great and terrible. Where would the human race go to be happy. We love things such as music, good food, and the company of friends. Yet there are those who will take drugs in order to obtain this lofty goal set by Jefferson. Huxley draws his readers
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In the past you could only accomplish these things by making a great effort and after years of hard moral training. Now, you swallow two or three half-gramme tablets , and there you are. Anybody can be virtuous now. You can carry at least half your morality about in a bottle. Christianity without tears- that’s what soma is."(238). With the introduction of soma, the people of this Brave New World aren't given any reason to want any more than what they have, a useful solution yet a big price to pay. Huxley is commenting on drug use and how it isolates people from the world around them, how it literally gives them a little holiday. When Linda and John come back to civilization Linda is not accepted back because of her appearance so she decides to go on a long soma holiday, isolating herself from the outside world.(154). Soma alleviates the burden of having to deal with real problems that could've helped people like Linda develop themselves internally, therefore giving them a start to creating their own identity. John dislikes the need for happiness and would prefer truth over happiness. "'In fact,' said Mustapha Mond, 'you're claiming the right to be unhappy.' 'All right then,' the savage said defiantly, 'I'm claiming the right to be
In the past you could only accomplish these things by making a great effort and after years of hard moral training. Now, you swallow two or three half-gramme tablets , and there you are. Anybody can be virtuous now. You can carry at least half your morality about in a bottle. Christianity without tears- that’s what soma is."(238). With the introduction of soma, the people of this Brave New World aren't given any reason to want any more than what they have, a useful solution yet a big price to pay. Huxley is commenting on drug use and how it isolates people from the world around them, how it literally gives them a little holiday. When Linda and John come back to civilization Linda is not accepted back because of her appearance so she decides to go on a long soma holiday, isolating herself from the outside world.(154). Soma alleviates the burden of having to deal with real problems that could've helped people like Linda develop themselves internally, therefore giving them a start to creating their own identity. John dislikes the need for happiness and would prefer truth over happiness. "'In fact,' said Mustapha Mond, 'you're claiming the right to be unhappy.' 'All right then,' the savage said defiantly, 'I'm claiming the right to be