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Digvijay Pandya, Lovely Professional University Unit 18: Aldous Huxley—Brave New World: Detailed Study of Text-I

Unit 18: Aldous Huxley—Brave New World: Notes

Detailed Study of Text-I

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
18.1 Detailed Study of Chapters 1–9
18.1.1 Chapters 1–3
18.1.2 Chapters 4–6

18.1.3 Chapters 7–9
18.2 Summary
18.3 Keywords
18.4 Review Questions

18.5 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
• Explain the detailed study of text of chapter 1–9 of brave new world
• Discuss summary and analysis all chapters.

Introduction

Huxley’s Brave New World is a remarkable piece of writing which prophesies the futuristic
world. The concept of nature through the character of John the Savage depicts volumes about
the totalitarian state which the author portrays beautifully. The irony and satire with which
he whips 1931 London society is worth reading.
Dr. Leon Kass, a prominent public intellectual said in a speech to the Manhattan Institute that
the “train to Huxley’s dehumanized Brave New World has already left the station”.
Huxley’s work is a brilliant masterpiece which is extraordinarily prophetic, challenging developments
in science and technology. Genetic Engineering, mutations, and Bio-technological advancements
will take man away from nature. Though these are advantageous, slowly and steadily the
natural instincts in man are being ‘civilized’.
18.1 Detailed Study of Chapters 1–9

18.1.1 Chapters 1–3

Chapter 1
Summary

Brave New World occurs six hundred years in the future. The world has submitted to domination
by World Controllers, whose primary goal is to ensure the stability and happiness of society.

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