Reeterical Devices
“Suddenly, raising his (the director) voice,’Ladies, and Gentlemen,’ The girls stopped singing and raised their heads… There was a deep silence. “
Atmosphere
Why did the Director want to dismiss Benard in front of dozens of high caste workers?
He wanted to show a public example of what is wrong.
(other acceptable answer: He is a major threat to stability and wants him to be dealt with)
What adjectives are used to differentiate Linda and the rest of the Alphas and Betas?
Linda: Fat, loose in figure, strange, and frightening.
Everyone else: Firm, youthful, smooth, healthy.
What year is the story set in?
AF 632 or 2632
Where did the Symbol T first appeared and what does it reference to?
The Savage Reservation, it means Christianity, an outdated culture in the book.
“There was a cry of horror and shock. A young girl screamed. Fat, loose in figure, a strange and frightening image of middle age among those firm, youthful bodies.” (Other than Vivid Imagery, what devices are used here?)
Juxtaposition or Compare and Contrast or conceit
What happened to the Director after his encounter with Linda and John?
He resigned/ left his job
"The square of the roof grew smaller and smaller as it fell away below him into the darkness" What is happening in this scene?
The helicopter is flying upwards/ The author is writing the view below in the perspective of the helicopter passenger.
‘He has proved himself an enemy of Society’ What tone is the Director most likely be using?
Any and all adjectives related to serious, unrelenting, etc
What do the savages represent?
Sandwiches!!! No, not really, it means society that is isolated and "primitive" and not using or conforming to modern society.
“Oh Ford, oh Ford! That was really too funny!"
"The joke was too good to be true.”
Attitude (The narrator himself is teasing/laughing at the situation the Director’s in)
How did Benard become popular and how did he lose that popularity?
He experienced unprecedented popularity as John’s appointed guardian; he lost due to his inability to get John to the party as promised.
(Other acceptable answers: He is credited for discovering John, lost popularity due to failing to get John to his party.)
"The bird's eye view from the platform of the Charing-T tower."
What does bird's eye view mean?
Bird's eye view means the view from the top of the building.
It can also show someone (with the ability to access of the top floor) with a symbol of honour and reputation.
What does John think of the New World State society?
superficial, inhumane, and immoral
For the past 11 chapters, what perspective is the story being told in?
Third person perspective
“The word (for father, unlike the shameful word mother, was sometimes heard in slightly shocking jokes)”
Exposition
Why did John refuse to take soma?
He saw his mother in a soma-holiday and after seeing her sufferage, he refused to take it.
What theme does Benard exhibit in these 3 chapters?
Individuality
(Other Acceptable answers: Being alone, unconformist)
Describe Benard’s development after the events in Chapter 9
Anything relating to:
Benard being dissatisfied with the New World State in the past. After he becomes successful, he begins exploiting John for selfish needs, to the point which he even drops his friendship with Helmholtz.
What style of writing did the author use?
Narrative (Descriptive is acceptable)
Chapter 10 Page 70 (Film scene)
What rhetorical device did Aldous Huxley use?
Mode of Discourse
Why did Helmholtz laugh when John is reading Shakespeare?
Helmholtz is laughing at the absurdity of having a mother and father and also the fact that anyone would make a fuss over which man a girl should have is even funnier.
(Other acceptable answers: Mother, Father not good hahahahahahhahahahahhaha)
What is the theme presented in Wilson's presentation last week?
The tradeoff between Truth and Happiness.
What flaw can we see in Helmholtz?
Even though Helmholtz is the most reflective and intelligent World State member, he is defined by the culture in which he has been raised.
What does Soma symbolise (Explain two ways it influences society)
A symbol of the use of instant gratification to control the World State’s population
OR
It is a symbol of the powerful influence of science and technology on society.
OR
A type of religion to control society. (it is mentioned as a sacrament)