Undoubtedly, soma is being utilized by the World State as a medium of social stability by eliminating any conflict between citizens and the state. Soma is the legal, free and recreational drug of Huxley’s Brave New World and is very similar to the alcohol of the present world. However, it’s important to note the different societal attitudes to each. In Canada, there are many laws reflecting the public’s opinion on alcohol such as the law that makes the consumption of alcohol in public spaces illegal. In contrast, the use of soma is highly encouraged by the World State to the point where avoiding the use of it is considered deviant behavior. In the novel, when Bernard Marx wants to avoid soma to stay focused, Lenina says, “I wish he weren’t so odd” (82). Evidently, the difference between the social norms of each world drastically affect how alcohol or soma is used. Expanding on
Undoubtedly, soma is being utilized by the World State as a medium of social stability by eliminating any conflict between citizens and the state. Soma is the legal, free and recreational drug of Huxley’s Brave New World and is very similar to the alcohol of the present world. However, it’s important to note the different societal attitudes to each. In Canada, there are many laws reflecting the public’s opinion on alcohol such as the law that makes the consumption of alcohol in public spaces illegal. In contrast, the use of soma is highly encouraged by the World State to the point where avoiding the use of it is considered deviant behavior. In the novel, when Bernard Marx wants to avoid soma to stay focused, Lenina says, “I wish he weren’t so odd” (82). Evidently, the difference between the social norms of each world drastically affect how alcohol or soma is used. Expanding on