Characters
Who is Lenina dating in these chapters?
Henry Foster
Where do Bernard and Lenina travel to?
The Savage Reservation (New Mexico)
What is John also called?
The Savage
What does Bernard dislike about World State society?
It lacks real emotions/connection
What trip do Bernard and Lenina go on?
To the Savage Reservation
Who invites Lenina to the Savage Reservation?
Bernard Marx
What shocking thing do they see people doing (not normal in their society)?
Religion, family, marriage, suffering
Why is John considered different from others on the Reservation?
He was born naturally and has a mother
Why is Bernard seen as “different” by others?
He is physically smaller and thinks differently
What do they discover about John’s past?
John is the son of a World State woman (Linda)
Who struggles with fitting into World State society?
Bernard Marx
What is one thing people on the Reservation believe in?
Religion, family, marriage, suffering
What book has influenced John’s thinking?
Shakespeare
What does Lenina rely on when she feels uncomfortable?
Soma
What is Linda’s connection to the World State?
She used to live in the World State
Who is John’s mother?
Linda
What happens during the ritual ceremony Bernard and Lenina witness?
A painful ritual where a man is whipped
How does John feel about Lenina when he first sees her?
He is amazed/attracted to her
What is one major difference between the Reservation and the World State?
Reservation = natural life; World State = controlled life
What decision does Bernard make about John and Linda?
He decides to bring them back
Who becomes embarrassed by Linda when Bernard visits the Reservation?
Bernard Marx
Why does Lenina feel uncomfortable at the Reservation?
It’s dirty, emotional, and unfamiliar (no soma, aging, etc.)
Why does John want to leave the Reservation?
He wants a better life / to see the World State
Why does Bernard feel powerful after meeting John?
He now has something valuable (John) others want
Why is bringing John back to the World State a big deal?
John doesn’t follow their rules and challenges society