Sometimes ignorance truly is not bliss. Both 1984 by Charles Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley are clear indicators-though executed in severely opposing ways- of how individuality is worth dying to save. These two novels reveal at its close that losing your individuality is a fate worse than death. Conforming to the mold of society dissipates original thought, leading to loss of individuality which stems from intelligence. This submission, which Winston finally succumbed to and John faced death to avoid, can be more terrifying than even death. In Aldous Huxley 's "Brave New World", one may ponder the implications if would-be hero John Savage attempted to find a solution that differs from his …show more content…
However, John 's demise is not created in the Predestination Room; rather, by his own hand. John 's suicide should be viewed as an act of defiance-it is the only way out of the new world that leaves the audience with a shred of hope. He will no longer suffer from the prying eyes of society and can finally receive peace. After indulging in an orgy with soma-a heavy immersion into this corrupted world- John is mortified at humanity and his own lack of morality. Suicide seems to be the only plausible and respectable action to express his misery and disgust with immoral …show more content…
The blunt, undeniable truths that Orwell spins throughout the plot explain the importance of individual thought the way that Huxley blatantly implies. In a world where apathy to everything in a person’s daily lives is encouraged, the main character and protagonist of the novel, Winston Smith is surprisingly thoughtful and knowledgeable in the way he views life, unlike John of Brave New World. He finds small, somewhat insignificant ways to rebel against the main principles of Ingsoc as well as against the indifference of the cruel happenings in everyday life by writing in his journal and by partaking in salacious activities with a woman where