Brave New World 3

1. What do you think would have happened of the police hadn't been able to stop the riot? Would the people be able to take action and work together or would they fall apart?


I think if the had John, Bernard, and Helmholtz leading the pack then they might be able to actually do it. John had a discussion with Mond, and I think he could be extremely convincing. He has an advantage because he is actually more of what we consider to be "normal". he knows what it is like to have emotions and feelings, and I think he could really have an effect on society if he hadn't killed himself.

2. What exactly make this society believe that stability and happiness are more important then humanity?

I believe this society stuck on the fact that they think their world is perfect when we know it is not. However, they believe that things must be made perfect by controlling everyone's thoughts and actions. They feel that past societies have failed so the only way to be "perfect" is to create exactly what they want and need. They try to be stable by making everyone in that class equal. They are afraid that if they let people be themselves, be human with human desires, then their world will spin out of control. They are scared.

Communist Utopia by Thomas Hornung

- One man, one large overseeing eye. It is always watching you. It shows overpowering rule.

-He thinks it will lead to disaster because the painting is dark, stormy, and the wall is destroyed. This is a very dilapidated place and it is quite gloomy. There was previously life here  (trees), but the communist has taken that out.

-It seems perfect but it is really a dystopia. It is a communist place, but it isn't really a utopia. The idea of communism is prefect, but in reality it is far from from that.

Don't You want me? The Human League

1. They are talking about this guy who found this waitress and made her a star. She is in the celebrity world, and he is like the producer. Se has become famous and ditched him when he made her.

2. The guy gives himself credit for helping her, but the girl gives herself credit. She says that should have gotten to be famous either way.

2. I agree with the guy because I feel she would not be where she is now  without him. I think she is just being haughty and the fame as gone to her head.

Brave New World 2

1. How do you think Lenina can develop feelings for John when they aren't supposed to have feelings or emotions at all?
- I think Lenina does not actually like John in that way. John is a savage and he has become extremely  famous because of who he is. I think she has just become a bit starstruck with his fame. He is like a celebrity and she is like a fan. I don't think that the relationship will prosper.

2. Do you think that a person or group could get away with a revolt, or is the government too absolute and powerful?
- Nobody could ever revolt because nobody wants too. people take Soma to be happy, so they never question society. Nobody would ever think of revolt, and if they did, everyone else would have no clue what they are talking about. When showing the people the room where they teach kids in their sleep the director said, " till at last the child's mind is these suggestions, and the sum of the suggestions is the child's mind"(31). This shows that children and beyond are told what to think, so they can be taught to never think against the society.

3.How does the World State treat people like source of profit?

- These people are created to be a certain way and do certain things in life. The World State creates the exact kind of person needed. Everyone can have a job and work toward the greater good. Basically, these people are made to do some sort of task or be a certain way in order to contribute to society. People are just seen as a way to further advance, and not real human beings.

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Brave New World- post 1

They have created conformity by basically forcing their ways upon people. Embryos, babies, and children are raised to be equal and alike. So, they are all equal but they have conformed to this way of life. They are classically conditioned to be a certain way and fear certain things. they have reduced most conflict because before they were even technically alive all the embryos were conditioned to be afraid or like the exact same things. Now, there are different generations who are taught different ways, but you don't really talk to people not in your generation. For instance Beta only communicates with beta, and the do not like Gamma. There are no personal rights, so there is no reason to complain. They have forced happiness by making the past ways of life sound horrible and silly. This is also the only type of life they have ever lived. They don;t know any better. You are also conditioned to love certain things. To the people in this society it is definitely a utopia because the people seem quite content. However, being an outsider we can say that this way of life is outrageous and total dystopia. Nobody in this country would approve of they way these people are controlled.

Perspective

1. It is beneficial to know your own culture to understand it better. Knowing another culture and looking into it can give you a new perspective. both help you understand value and respect the other culture. They are both beneficial because you can learn and grow in both perspectives.

2. You should let your subjects know that you are studying them because they could assist you and give you insight. you can have a personal account of the culture. Don't be judgmental, but recognize other ideas.

Rain on the Scarecrow

1. It is about a struggle with finances, money, and land.

2. There is internal conflict between man and himself.

3. He is using scarecrows and blood to create a messy image.

4. His word choice is saying that many families are struggling.

5. he favors lower class. You are supposed to feel sorry for him. He is on the wide with the loser class. " But if you want me to I'll say a prayer for your soul tonight".