Elements of Plot
What is the World State’s motto?
Community, Identity, Stability
What is Bernard Marx’s main struggle?
He feels different and doesn’t fit into society.
Who is Lenina Crowne?
A worker in the Hatchery who follows World State rules.
How does John feel about the World State at first?
Curious
Where does the story begin?
The Hatchery and Conditioning Center
Why does John reject soma?
He believes it takes away free will and true feelings.
Who is John’s mother?
Linda
Why does John hate the World State?
It controls people
What is soma used for in the World State?
To control emotions and keep people happy
What happens during the riot at the hospital?
John throws soma away, and chaos breaks out
Why does Bernard feel lonely even though he’s an Alpha?
He’s shorter and weaker than others and questions the system.
How does John react to his mother’s death?
He becomes angry
Why does Bernard bring John and Linda to London?
To embarrass the Director and gain status
What conflict arises between Helmholtz and society?
He writes poetry that challenges the rules.
What role does Mustapha Mond play?
He’s one of the World Controllers and defends the system.
What does Shakespeare mean to John?
Freedom and beauty
How does the story end for John, "the Savage"?
He isolates himself, but the crowd overwhelms him, and he dies by suicide.
How does the book show the conflict between individuality and conformity?
Characters like John and Bernard struggle against the World State's control.
How does John’s relationship with Lenina change?
He’s attracted to her at first but rejects her because of her behavior.
Why does John isolate himself?
He rejects society