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Why does Bernards's party end?
because John refuses to leave his room
How does John avoid his strong emotions?
taking Soma
How does John perceive the World State Society?
superficial and inhumane
Who is jealous of John and Helmholtz's affection for each other?
Bernard
The Arch-community-songster warns Bernard that he...
should be more careful in his criticism of the World State
What happens when Bernard tries to interrupt Helmholtz and the Savage?
Helmholtz threatens to kick him out
Who does John try to renew the friendship with?
Bernard
What famous Shaksperian Poem does John read?
Romeo and Juliet
Why is John upset?
Helmholtz was laughing at John for reading Romeo and Juliet, and John felt insulted and hurt by it
Who got in trouble for reading unorthodox rhymes to students?
Helmholtz
What is the theme of Helmholtz’s poem?
Solitude
How do John and Bernard interpret Romeo and Juliet?
They both interpret it and feel differently after reading it
Who does Bernard turn into his scapegoat?
John
What treatment does Lenina compare her feeling of unhappiness to?
Violent Passion Surrogate
How do people at the reception feel when the savage doesn't appear?
Disappointed that they just have to hang around with Bernard.