BNW Chapter 8

1. How would you describe John's upbringing? Why do you think he says that he is "Alone, always alone." (p. 137). How does Bernard feel about John?
John's upbringing is extremely interesting. He is constantly hearing stories about the civilized world and how great of a place it is, and he longs to go see it and live there. Also because of his mother he is looked upon as an outsider by the other savages and isn't allowed to participate like the others are. He feels alone because his mother isn't really mother like, and is just constantly talking about her past life, and the savage society does not accept him. Bernard finds him extremely interesting and wants to bring him back to civilization with him.

2. Why does John say at the end of the chapter, "O brave new world!" (p. 139)?

John says this because he is going to enter civilization, which he sees as a new exciting idea that can only bring good.