Welcome to the World State
What is the official motto of the World State?
Community - Identity - Stability
Which character feels insecure about his physical appearance and lack of status?
Bernard Marx
Who is John's mother?
Linda
Sleep teaching or hynopedia
What is the significance or feeling of John repeatedly quoting The Tempest's phrase "brave new world"?
It shifts from enthusiasm to irony.
What type of factory is being toured at the beginning of the novel?
Hatchery and Conditioning Centre
How are Bernard Marx and Helmholz Watson alike?
How did John come to live on the Reservation?
He was born there.
What form of entertainment reinforces the World State's values?
Feelies
What historical figure is worshipped in the World State?
Henry Ford
What sacre symbol replaces the cross in the World State society?
The leter T, in honor of Henry Ford
What is Bernard's area of expertise?
Psychology
What is John's favorite author, which influences his speech and worldview?
Shakespeare
What is NOT a coping mechanism used by citizens? (One John used, though)
Self harm - the society avoids pain at all costs
Which genre is the book Brave New World?
Dystopian or Speculative fiction or Science fiction
What drug is used to maintain happiness and control the population?
Soma
Who is the Director of the Hatchery revealed to be the father of?
John the Savage
What causes John to become disillusioned with the World State?
The lack of real emotions, suffering, and free will.
What does Mustapha Mond argue is the reason for banning great literature?
It's old, and the World State wants people to focus on the new.
How does the novel reflect real-world concerns of Aldous Huxley's time?
It critiques consumerism, loss of individuality, and psychological manipulation.
Why does Mustpha Mond believe sending people to islands is a reward?
They are sent to be with other free-thinking individuals.
Which character is most content in the World State?
Lenina Crowe
He becomes furious and disrupts the soma distribution, leading to a riot.
What happens to people who begin to think critically in the World State?
They are exiled to an island.
Why does John choose isolation at the lighthouse and what does it symbolize?
He seeks purity and self-denial, but it ultimately leads to his downfall.