Plot
The God of this society
Henry Ford
Which three groups does Marxist Theory cover?
Bourgeoisie, Proletariat, Intelligentsia
What is the definition of New Historism?
literature is shaped by and shapes historical and cultural context
How are the castes different?
Classes from alpha to epsilon based on function in society, correlated with physical and mental ability
The caste that represents the intelligentsia in Brave New World
Alphas
What is one example of how technology is used to control people in Brave New World?
Soma
How does the World State control people?
Pleasure / Desires
The group that was exploited in the Amnesty International Report
Migrant workers
In Blake's Holy Thursday, what are children compared to?
Flowers
What does John do at the end?
He hangs himself.
How is false consciousness shown in The Chimney Sweeper?
The child accepts his suffering as a part of life, thinking that they will be rewarded in heaven, keeping them from recognizing his exploitation.
What main message do Brave New World, Holy Thursday and the 2025 article share about progress?
Progress can seem positive but often hides control, inequality or harm to people and the environment
What is the World State's motto?
Community, Identity, Stability
How is consumerism portrayed in Brave New World?
Citizens are conditioned to consume continuously, using soma and entertainment to distract them from reality.
What problem does the 2025 technology article warn us about?
Tech is growing faster than ethics and rules, which can cause unfairness and harm to people and the environment