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Brave New World
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Brave New World
by:
Aldous Huxley
Summary
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Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–8
Chapters 9–10
Chapters 11–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapter 16
Chapters 17–18
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John
Bernard Marx
Helmholtz Watson
Mustapha Mond
Lenina Crowe
Main Ideas
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Protagonist
Antagonist
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Style
Point of View
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Does Art Cause an Unstable Society?
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History and Progress
Individuality
Authority and Control
Happiness and Agency
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapters 4 – 6
Chapters 7 – 8
Chapter 9 -10
Chapters 11 – 12
Chapters 13 – 15
Chapter 16
Chapters 17- 18
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John
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Mustapha Mond
Helmholtz Watson
Lenina Crowne
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Brave New World and Science Fiction
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapters 9-10
Chapters 11-12
Chapters 13-15
Chapter 16
Chapters 17-18
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1
of 5
What is John’s view of the world based upon?
His conditioning in the World State
His discovery of Shakespeare’s plays
His shame of growing up without a father
His hatred of his mother and her lifestyle
2
of 5
Why doesn’t Bernard fit into the World State?
His subpar physical appearance
His position in a lower caste
His knowledge of forbidden texts
His peaceful and harmonious nature
3
of 5
How does Lenina relate to most people?
Through leisure
Through poetry
Through sex
Through science
4
of 5
Who gives John his first access to Shakespeare?
Linda’s lover
His father
Mustapha Mond
Bernard Marx
5
of 5
How do Helmholtz’s critiques of the World State differ from Bernard’s?
Helmholtz feels less isolated from the World State.
Helmholtz is not an Alpha and has a different perspective.
Helmholtz is more arrogant and boastful than Bernard.
Helmholtz’s criticisms are more philosophical.
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