a.) Solitude is a desirable condition. This statement is false. On page 38 of the novel, Lenina and Fanny have a conversation in which Fanny mentions that she will not be going out with anyone that evening. As a result, “Lenina raised her eyebrows in astonishment.” This exchange indicates that solitude is not the norm. On page 45 we observe that those who spend time unaccompanied are viewed as outsiders, therefore when Lenina wishes to spend time with Bernard Marx, Fanny protests, “he spends most of his time by himself- alone.” People who spend their time isolated from others are not desirable to be around. On page 235, Mond explains the lack of solitude. He states that the people are programmed to hate solitude. He also states that it is
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On page 91, Bernard asks Lenina “wouldn’t you like to be free… in your own way?”. This statement confuses Lenina. Her puzzlement reveals that most people do what is normal and expected of them; and it is not regular for one to set off on their own way. Near the end of the book Helmholtz decides that he would like to be sent to an island with unpleasant weather; he makes this decision because he believes it would better him as a writer. The Controller responds “I like your spirit… As much as I officially disapprove of it.” The Controller of the society must disagree with Helmholtz’s pursuit of passion due to the fact that it contradicts what society says about following your dreams. In the society, people are not expected to pursue their passions; in fact, having a passion outside of your given calling goes against societal …show more content…
On page 24, we see the director enlightening the young men about the past. He says, “The parents were the father and mother. These are unpleasant facts, I know it.” On page 36, the word “mother” is described as “smutty” and after a description of motherly actions on pages 37 and 38, Mustapha Mond says “you may as well shudder.” In a description of the old world on page 39 it is said that “”the world was full of fathers- therefore full of misery.” On page 58, we see that asking who someone’s mother is would be an offensive deed. On the reservation, the Indians live an entirely different life. Their lifestyle is considered out-of-date. On page 102 we learn that people are still born there. The warden refers to the fact as
On page 91, Bernard asks Lenina “wouldn’t you like to be free… in your own way?”. This statement confuses Lenina. Her puzzlement reveals that most people do what is normal and expected of them; and it is not regular for one to set off on their own way. Near the end of the book Helmholtz decides that he would like to be sent to an island with unpleasant weather; he makes this decision because he believes it would better him as a writer. The Controller responds “I like your spirit… As much as I officially disapprove of it.” The Controller of the society must disagree with Helmholtz’s pursuit of passion due to the fact that it contradicts what society says about following your dreams. In the society, people are not expected to pursue their passions; in fact, having a passion outside of your given calling goes against societal …show more content…
On page 24, we see the director enlightening the young men about the past. He says, “The parents were the father and mother. These are unpleasant facts, I know it.” On page 36, the word “mother” is described as “smutty” and after a description of motherly actions on pages 37 and 38, Mustapha Mond says “you may as well shudder.” In a description of the old world on page 39 it is said that “”the world was full of fathers- therefore full of misery.” On page 58, we see that asking who someone’s mother is would be an offensive deed. On the reservation, the Indians live an entirely different life. Their lifestyle is considered out-of-date. On page 102 we learn that people are still born there. The warden refers to the fact as