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Brave New World
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Brave New World
by:
Aldous Huxley
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John
Bernard Marx
Helmholtz Watson
Mustapha Mond
Lenina Crowe
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John
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
How does John view Lenina?
As a strumpet
He doesn’t pay any attention to her.
As a heroine and a whore
As his eternal soul mate
2
of 5
What causes John’s suicide?
The death of John’s mother and his inability to mourn her
The conflict between his values and the values of the World State
The permanent exile of Bernard and Helmholtz
John’s belief that suicide will help him get closer to God
3
of 5
What is Bernard’s attitude toward his sexual rivals?
Like a good Alpha, he does not see them as rivals.
He admires them for their sexual prowess.
He cannot comprehend their sexual appeal.
He is almost uncontrollably furious with them.
4
of 5
How does Helmholtz feel about Shakespeare?
He does not understand or appreciate poetry.
He laughs at the archaic nature of his themes.
He thinks Shakespeare should be read publicly.
He does not understand why it is forbidden.
5
of 5
Why is Mustapha Mond paradoxical?
Because he is extremely powerful but also extremely unhappy
Because he likes his work but appreciates forbidden cultural artifacts
Because he is happy but he tries to foster a sense of unhappiness in the World State
Because he cherishes stability but seeks to upset the status quo
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