1. Why does Lenina think Bernard Marx "odd" - please use specific references from this chapter in your answer.
She found it odd that he wanted to do things in private, she could not understand that there were things that could be done in private. When she suggested that they go for a swim then out to dinner he stated that there would be to much of a crows. Also when she suggested Electromagnetic Golf he said that it was a waste of time. Her response was "then what is time for?". He wanted to go on a walk in the Lake District, to be alone to talk. She found this idea of being alone and talking extremely odd. She ended up persuading him to see the Semi-Demi-Finals of the Women's Heavyweight Wrestling Championship, however he was not happy about this since it meant being in a crowd. He wouldn't talk to Lenina's friends nor would he take any soma. "id rather be myself"
2. Please provide more lines from Lenina that she learned from hypnopedia (there are some great ones in this chapter!). Do any of them remind you of sayings that we may use - please don't use commercial jingles. i.e. "1-800-54-Giant!"
"A gramme in time saves nine" "Remember one cubic centimetre cures ten gloomy sentiments" "A gramme is always better than a damn." "After all, everyone works for every one else. We can't do without any one. Even Epsilons..." "Everyone is happy nowadays" "never put it off till to-morrow the fun you can have today" "when the individual feels, the community reels." "our ford loved infants". The quotes about the soma reminds me of the saying 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' both are telling us that eating a certain thing will keep us happier.
3. What is Fanny's explanation for Bernard's behavior?
Fannys explanation was the extra alcohol they put in his surrogate.
Part II
4. What did the Director tell Bernard about his own trip to the Reservation? Why did it initially make Bernard feel uncomfortable?
The director told Bernard about how once he had the same idea as him and had taken a girl to see the savages. However while he was sleeping the girl vanished and after a huge search he was unable to find her. It made Bernard feel uncomfortable because the Director was talking about his past, and that is something that is normally not done in this society. Also it made him uncomfortable because he did not picture the director to be someone who would 'commit so gross a solecism'.
5. What does the Director threaten Bernard with if he doesn't change his behavior? Why does it elate Bernard?
The director threatens Bernard that if he does not stop acting so emotional he will be sent to a Sub-Centre most likely in Iceland. However this leaves Bernard elated because he has been reconized as an individual.
Part III
6. How does the Warden describe the Reservation?
"A gramme in time saves nine" "Remember one cubic centimetre cures ten gloomy sentiments" "A gramme is always better than a damn." "After all, everyone works for every one else. We can't do without any one. Even Epsilons..." "Everyone is happy nowadays" "never put it off till to-morrow the fun you can have today" "when the individual feels, the community reels." "our ford loved infants". The quotes about the soma reminds me of the saying 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' both are telling us that eating a certain thing will keep us happier.
3. What is Fanny's explanation for Bernard's behavior?
Fannys explanation was the extra alcohol they put in his surrogate.
Part II
4. What did the Director tell Bernard about his own trip to the Reservation? Why did it initially make Bernard feel uncomfortable?
The director told Bernard about how once he had the same idea as him and had taken a girl to see the savages. However while he was sleeping the girl vanished and after a huge search he was unable to find her. It made Bernard feel uncomfortable because the Director was talking about his past, and that is something that is normally not done in this society. Also it made him uncomfortable because he did not picture the director to be someone who would 'commit so gross a solecism'.
5. What does the Director threaten Bernard with if he doesn't change his behavior? Why does it elate Bernard?
The director threatens Bernard that if he does not stop acting so emotional he will be sent to a Sub-Centre most likely in Iceland. However this leaves Bernard elated because he has been reconized as an individual.
Part III
6. How does the Warden describe the Reservation?
The warden describes the reservation as having large electric fences surrounding the outside of it. The warden also goes into explanation about how people are born in the reservation and how that is a revolting fact. The Warden states that there is no way to know how many people are living in there at the time, but they can only guess. It is described as having infections diseases, ferocious animals, and venomous lizards. The whole time the Warden is describing the reservation It is described as being inhabitant by people who are savages, and everything is described as gross or in a derogatory term.
1 comment:
Steph:
Some good answers here - but in Plato's republic , consider the words about how each caste has a specific use to society. Also, with Michael Pollan - can you believe that the World state actually puts Hormones in cow milk?
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