Theme Of Alienation In Brave New World

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Although multiple characters throughout the book experience exile in their own individual way, Bernard experiences alienation and enrichment through multiple ways. Bernard is alienated from the other Alphas physically but continues to differ from the other alphas emotionally and mentally as well. Bernard also dislikes soma which furthers his alienation from others. Bernard’s traits bring him alienation but also enrichment. His different mental, physical, and emotional stature allow him to experience places, people and more like no other Alphas ever will.
In the Brave New World physical stature is crucial for the Alphas. The Alphas are born leaders and their size depicts that. Bernard, however, lacks the physical appearances that other Alphas

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