Brave New World Marxist Analysis
MacKenzie Morrissett
AP Literature 3B
Mrs. Scruggs
2 September 2016
Brave New World
In the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, society is divided into distinct classes. Those who do not fit into a class are separated from society completely. Bernard Marx, an Alpha male from London, leaves his home to venture onto the Reservation. The Reservation is a Native American community that is surrounded by gates that kill anyone who tries to escape. Much to his and his companion’s, Lenina, surprise, they meet John and Linda living on the Reservation. Linda is a former Beta who lived in London until she wound up stranded on the Reservation. John is Linda’s son. He feels an immediate connection towards Bernard and Lenina because they are the first …show more content…
In the civilized world, female eggs are extracted from the female’s ovaries and are fertilized in labs as a way of creating the perfect human. Brave New World was written during the early twentieth century, a time defined by war and radical social movement. One of the most prevalent movements being the Nazi Party in German. The racist group was founded by Adolf Hitler, emphasizing the superiority of the Aryan race. It was believed that white people with blonde hair and blue eyes were members of a master race. Those who had differing traits, were either segregated or killed. In Brave New World, the darker Native Americans and those who disagree with the general views of society are strictly segregated. In Aldous Huxley’s novel, John leaves his native land, finding a false sense of belonging …show more content…
Jewish children found a community of friends within themselves, because other Jewish children shared the same traits, thus naturally accepting on another. Upon meeting Lenina, John’s response is “Oh!’ He gave a gasp and was silent, gaping. He had seen, for the first time in his life, the face of a girl whose cheeks were not the colour of chocolate” (117). John is shocked by her presence, she seems surreal. For the first time in his life, John is not immediately rejected due to his complexion or status, because Lenina and Bernard share the same culture as his mother. John follows the pair back to civilization. He is an instant celebrity. A reporter comes up to him “Well of course our readers are profoundly interested…”(249). No one has ever taken interest in John before. He experiences new emotions as he his put into a positive spotlight. Everyone in London is more curious about his culture . It is John who then rejects the civilized
AP Literature 3B
Mrs. Scruggs
2 September 2016
Brave New World
In the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, society is divided into distinct classes. Those who do not fit into a class are separated from society completely. Bernard Marx, an Alpha male from London, leaves his home to venture onto the Reservation. The Reservation is a Native American community that is surrounded by gates that kill anyone who tries to escape. Much to his and his companion’s, Lenina, surprise, they meet John and Linda living on the Reservation. Linda is a former Beta who lived in London until she wound up stranded on the Reservation. John is Linda’s son. He feels an immediate connection towards Bernard and Lenina because they are the first …show more content…
In the civilized world, female eggs are extracted from the female’s ovaries and are fertilized in labs as a way of creating the perfect human. Brave New World was written during the early twentieth century, a time defined by war and radical social movement. One of the most prevalent movements being the Nazi Party in German. The racist group was founded by Adolf Hitler, emphasizing the superiority of the Aryan race. It was believed that white people with blonde hair and blue eyes were members of a master race. Those who had differing traits, were either segregated or killed. In Brave New World, the darker Native Americans and those who disagree with the general views of society are strictly segregated. In Aldous Huxley’s novel, John leaves his native land, finding a false sense of belonging …show more content…
Jewish children found a community of friends within themselves, because other Jewish children shared the same traits, thus naturally accepting on another. Upon meeting Lenina, John’s response is “Oh!’ He gave a gasp and was silent, gaping. He had seen, for the first time in his life, the face of a girl whose cheeks were not the colour of chocolate” (117). John is shocked by her presence, she seems surreal. For the first time in his life, John is not immediately rejected due to his complexion or status, because Lenina and Bernard share the same culture as his mother. John follows the pair back to civilization. He is an instant celebrity. A reporter comes up to him “Well of course our readers are profoundly interested…”(249). No one has ever taken interest in John before. He experiences new emotions as he his put into a positive spotlight. Everyone in London is more curious about his culture . It is John who then rejects the civilized