Dehumanization In Brave New World

In the novel, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley successfully shows the contrasting values of two different societies. He creates the Savage’s character in order to reveal how a more traditional society and a New World society treat an outcast. John’s actions and decisions make an impact towards the citizens of both societies. This will ultimately lead to both assumptions and morals of each society. Through John’s alienation Huxley displays the dehumanization that occurs in a “civilized” and ‘uncivilized” society. Huxley uses flashback to show John’s background. John has always been secluded from society especially New Mexico. In New Mexico, John was picked on by the “beastly savages” because “they disliked [him] for [his] complexion.” John could not help but be a different color and the citizens of New Mexico knew that but chose to dismiss it. This portrays the citizens ignorance of the society they live in. John wants recognition as a …show more content…
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