Brave New World: Chapter 16

1. Why doesn't John like civilization? He doesn't like the constant sound of music. 2. Why does Mond say old and beautiful things are forbidden? Because things that are old and beautiful tend to last and the new world is based on consumerism. They only like things that are new and must often be replaced. 3. Why can’t people write tragedies? There are no tragedies because they are based on things that don’t exist in the New World such as passion and deep emotions. 4. What’s the role/purpose of art in this new world? Art has no meaning because it may destabilize society. 5. What does Mond say about the role of liberty/truth/beauty? Liberty is the life they live. Truth and beauty are not needed. 6. How does Mond describe the different classes, do you agree with them? Everyone has their own role and it is the only way from them to be happy and avoid tension. Yes we agree, there is a need for all deferent levels of people for society to function efficiently. We have this kind of thing going on today but naturally rather than by the government. 7. What would happen if everyone was Alpha Level? War would break out because Alphas wouldn’t be happy doing the jobs of lesser people. 8. Why does science need to be constrained? It is not taught in the new world because it will cause a break in the peoples happiness. 9. Why does Helmholtz make the decision he does in the end of chapter? He decides to move to an island with bad climate to help with his writing.