John
John's eagerness to go to London from the reservation reveals ________________.
- His discontent with his life in the Savage reservation.
- His want for something new in his life.
Helmholtz is named for German scientist Hermann von Helmholtz, who is known for rethinking physics. How are they both similar?
- Both are known for being outspoken about their views, which will eventually be revolutionary.
- Both are highly interested intellectuals.
Benito Hoover's name is based on what two political figures in the 20th century?
Benito Mussolini
Herbert Hoover
John's connection with Shakespeare and books in general symbolize ________________?
His connection to the past, the very antithesis of the principles of the World State.
- His want for understanding, instead of taking everything for face value.
John's slow dislike of the World State is defined by ___________________.
- His speech at the Death center after Linda has died.
- His debate with Mustapha Mond.
- His unwillingness to be shown off at Bernard's party.
Helmholtz's calm acceptance of getting banished to the Falkland Island shows _________.
- That he is fed up with the World State policies and eager to showcase his true personality with like minded individuals.
What do these things have in common -
New Mexico
Falkland Islands
Iceland
Areas with uncivilized people
Shakespeare's Othello is alluded to in Brave New World by the feely that John watches. Both plots are somewhat similar. This is ironic since ____________.
- The World State, which boasts on its reluctance of the past, incorporates past literature into the their feely.
- The situational irony shows how even a society like the World State cannot let go of the past.
John not fitting in at the reservation or the World State displays _______________.
- His unique way of thinking.
- How his isolation in both places led to his want for freedom.
Helmholtz jumping into the rumble with John at the Death Center showcases _________.
- His loyalty towards his new friend.
- His "YOLO" response towards World State etiquette and his want to think and live freely.
What do these things have in common?
- Roman Dictator
- Star Crossed lovers
- Magical Island
- Power hungry lord
- Foolish merchant
Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is also alluded to in this book. John and Brave New World mimic some of the play's ideals/scenes by _____________.
- Believing in monogamy and piousness of one's body.
- John committing suicide in the end of the book.
John's self harm signifies ______________?
- The effect of his isolation in the Savage reservation.
- The effect of the culture shock when he came to London. His hard lifestyle in the reservation versus the luxury in the World State.
- His understanding and perceiving of morals and ethics.
Helmholtz's disapproval of Bernard's new found arrogance displays his ____________?
- Ethical standards and how much he cares for his friend.
- Acknowledgement and caring emotions unlike the monotone personality of most World State citizens.
What do these things have in common?
Bible
Shakespeare
Poetry
Banned works of literature in World State
Helmholtz reading Shakespeare with John, knowing it is a forbidden text, reveals _______________.
His close friendship with John.
- His want for creative thinking instead of assembly line learning.
- Personal rebellion against the policies of the World State.
John's unhappiness in London is caused by him ______________.
- Feeling as if he does not deserve it, since all he had to do was come to London.
- Feeling bored of having everything handed to him, and not having to work for it. This leads him to self harm.
Helmholtz's use of rhymes for teaching reveals _____________.
- His revealing creativity in difference to other citizens.
- His curiosity to explore what it means to create something of his own.
When was Brave New World written?
1931
Shakespeare is alluded to once again when John finds out he is going to go the World State. What play is Huxley referring to, and how are the two situations similar?
- The Tempest
- The two situations represent the prisoners (of both the island and the reservation) escaping their prisons to new, unfamiliar worlds.