Brave New World (2)

This is my second blog for the book Brave New World.

I am still really enjoying this novel. This world society that I’m reading about still comes as a shock as I find out further information about it. It was interesting when the director brought up the word “parents” and everyone was very uncomfortable with it. A world without parents or family is very difficult for us to imagine. It’s first thing we get in this world, a family. None of the human beings in this society know what that’s like. They are all raised in mass production basically. They are almost grossed out by the idea of only two parents. But what grosses our society out is the fact that this society sanctions promiscuity where intimate behaviors are encouraged with multiple members of society. Monogamous relationships are very much frowned upon. It’s hard to put myself into this storyline while reading it; I ask myself too many questions.

Like I predicted, a character has been presented whose beliefs are started to waiver. His name is Bernard, and he doesn’t like the idea of Lenina (a female character in the novel) being referred to as a “piece of meat”. His differing opinion from the other male characters in the book is a very important piece of this novel. He will be the first to rebel. This sounds odd to us because his beliefs are closer to the society of today, but no, he will be considered the rebel, the outcast, and the bad guy.

I’m really questioning what the real intent of Lenina’s decisions is. She seems to like being with Bernard and she hasn’t really got around much lately as she is supposed to. I predict that she will eventually “rebel” as well, but I am not so sure. I also wonder what happens to those who do go against society. Will they be killed? Why not? It seems as if they are only a number.

For class, I have to write an essay soon about a real influential scene that really aids to the meaning of the book and such. I don’t know what scene I will choose. I believe I need to read a little farther, but the scene with Bernard starting to have shifting views might be a good pick. I also need to think of good questions to ask throughout my novels selections for my senior study book as a whole. I really like the whole idea of this dystopia theme. I just have to find a way to connect them all together with some good questions.

I’m excited to read further into this novel, and as I read I will decide which scene is most important and questions that I should be asking and answering myself.

Until next blog…