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Brave New World Discussion [Jul. 6th, 2010|04:55 pm]

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1. There are two portions to the survey below.
2. Completing the top half of the survey (which is pretty much just basic questions) gives you 10 points.
3. Answering any of the questions in the bottom half of the survey gives you 10 more points.
4. You are not limited to one response and are encouraged to respond to other members' comments and engage in conversation.

Top Half

a. What was your favorite part of Brave New World?
b. What was your least favorite part of Brave New World?
c. How many stars would you rate this book?
d. Were there any quotes that stuck out to you? Why?


1. What is the meaning of the World State’s motto “COMMUNITY, IDENTITY, STABILITY?"

2. How does time work in this book? History? Why does Ford say “History is Bunk?”

3. Why are strong emotions dangerous? Family relationships? Romance? Religion? Art? Culture?

4. Why doesn’t Lenina like their Indian guide?

5. Why isn’t death terrible for those in the civilized world? What does this mean for the individual?

6. What is John’s conception of slavery and freedom? Manhood? Liberty?

7. What role does the individual play in this society? How is that individual defined? (both in this story and in your society)

8. What would you consider to be a utopia?
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