1. What would Michael Pollan (Remember? The Omnivore's Dilemma) say about the first paragraph in Chapter 5?
Michael Pollan would see this a the most realistic future.
2. Do you see any similarities with World State views death as compared to the Hindus? How does Lenina's remembrance of hypnopedia compare with Plato's Republic?
They both see death as a natural process. In Hinduism you can come back as a better person but in the World State you just have to except what you have. In Plato's Republic everyone has a place.
3. What do you think of Lenina's and Henry night out on the town?
It was boring. There was no "new change" for either of them.
4. Why do you think Huxley uses the word "pneumatic" to refer to some female characters?
So that the reader can see that sex is more open in the book that as we perceive it to be in our lives.
5. What is Solitary Service and what are Bernard's feelings towards it?
Its an orgy. He doesn't like it.
Michael Pollan would see this a the most realistic future.
2. Do you see any similarities with World State views death as compared to the Hindus? How does Lenina's remembrance of hypnopedia compare with Plato's Republic?
They both see death as a natural process. In Hinduism you can come back as a better person but in the World State you just have to except what you have. In Plato's Republic everyone has a place.
3. What do you think of Lenina's and Henry night out on the town?
It was boring. There was no "new change" for either of them.
4. Why do you think Huxley uses the word "pneumatic" to refer to some female characters?
So that the reader can see that sex is more open in the book that as we perceive it to be in our lives.
5. What is Solitary Service and what are Bernard's feelings towards it?
Its an orgy. He doesn't like it.
Jason:
ReplyDeletePlease complete all of the questions, and elaborate as well! Tell me when you are done so I can give you full credit.
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