1.03 Brave New World Interview Questions And Answers
CHAPTER 1
1. Why is the first sentence strange? What does it set up?
I think the first sentence is strange because the author describes a building of 34 stories asonly 34 stores, and as a "squat grey building". This sets up that everything in this time period is larger and more advanced, and that people's perceptions of "normal" have grown with the building sizes to think that a 34 story building is small and quaint. 2. What is the meaning of the World State's motto "COMMUNITY, IDENTITY, STABILITY"?
The leaders want everyone to feel part of a community, and to feel accepted. They want everyone to feel like they have individual identities, while being seen in their predetermined classes. And of course they depend on people continuously consuming and buying to keep markets and the government stable.
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What is Linda’s story? What has her life been like here? How does Lenina react to her?
She travelled to the Reservation with the director a long time ago, but she got lost and he left without her. She accidently got pregnant and horrifyingly gave birth to her son John. He pities herself and her life in Malpais, is ashamed for having a baby. Lenina pities her for doing these awful things she has been conditioned to be disgusted with.
CHAPTER 8
1. What was John’s upbringing like? His relationship with Linda? His education?
He had a tough time finding acceptance in the native boys, so much of his time was spent by himself. He has a close relationship with Linda, and feels protective of her around other men.
2. Why doesn’t Linda want to be called a mother?
Because she has been conditioned to think family is wrong and even though she has love and appreciation for John, she is disgusted with herself for having a baby.
3. What social positions do Linda and John hold in Malpais?
Neither of them are treated with kindness or acceptance. Linda is shown no respect by men, and John is clearly an outsider.
4. What does John want in his
1. Why is the first sentence strange? What does it set up?
I think the first sentence is strange because the author describes a building of 34 stories asonly 34 stores, and as a "squat grey building". This sets up that everything in this time period is larger and more advanced, and that people's perceptions of "normal" have grown with the building sizes to think that a 34 story building is small and quaint. 2. What is the meaning of the World State's motto "COMMUNITY, IDENTITY, STABILITY"?
The leaders want everyone to feel part of a community, and to feel accepted. They want everyone to feel like they have individual identities, while being seen in their predetermined classes. And of course they depend on people continuously consuming and buying to keep markets and the government stable.
3. Why does the fertilizing room …show more content…
What is Linda’s story? What has her life been like here? How does Lenina react to her?
She travelled to the Reservation with the director a long time ago, but she got lost and he left without her. She accidently got pregnant and horrifyingly gave birth to her son John. He pities herself and her life in Malpais, is ashamed for having a baby. Lenina pities her for doing these awful things she has been conditioned to be disgusted with.
CHAPTER 8
1. What was John’s upbringing like? His relationship with Linda? His education?
He had a tough time finding acceptance in the native boys, so much of his time was spent by himself. He has a close relationship with Linda, and feels protective of her around other men.
2. Why doesn’t Linda want to be called a mother?
Because she has been conditioned to think family is wrong and even though she has love and appreciation for John, she is disgusted with herself for having a baby.
3. What social positions do Linda and John hold in Malpais?
Neither of them are treated with kindness or acceptance. Linda is shown no respect by men, and John is clearly an outsider.
4. What does John want in his