Morality In Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'

Throughout much of modern history the primary goal of mankind has been that of constant progress. The progress that has been made so far, in the last century for example, is staggering and applies to both scientific and societal matters. However, it eventually reaches a point where a society has progressed so much that it no longer resembles what it was originally. This is the case for the New World Society, which has become so focused on ensuring the uniformity and happiness of all its citizens that it stepped past traditional moral boundaries. In Brave New World, Aldous Huxley uses the motif of societal progress to emphasize the deep rooted effects a “perfect” world can have on its inhabitants. The effect a society such as the New World …show more content…
They have been so drastically conditioned that John would not be able to change himself to fit in more with them either. From his first moments outside of the reservation, it became clear that John was not going to find his place in the New World Society. He was nothing more than a curiosity that “uppercaste London was wild to see”, and this simply could not be changed(153). John was never anything more to the citizens of the New World Society than an attraction and this is made evident by that fact that he was always referred to as ‘the Savage’ or ‘Mr. Savage’ and only called John by Bernard, Lenina, and Helmholtz. Even those three, despite having the best intentions, were never understood John’s plight because they too were affected by the New World Society. Ironically, the only person that understands John and his issues with society is the world controller Mustapha Mond, the manifestation of progress in the name of happiness. He points out to John that “Our civilization has chosen machinery and medicine and happiness” and this is why John can’t find his place in the New World Society(234). His values have been tossed aside by the society in the same way God has, in favor of constantly making