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Discuss the significance of conditioning in the world of *Brave New World*.
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Conditioning ensures that individuals hold specific beliefs about culture, society, and other classes, maintaining societal stability.
In *Brave New World*, what is the ultimate goal of the society depicted?
Stability and pleasure
In what way is the theme of happiness portrayed in *Brave New World*?
Happiness is portrayed as shallow and drug-induced, serving as a tool of control rather than true fulfillment.
Describe the character Lenina Crown's relationship with John The Savage.
Lenina is attracted to John but finds his values alien.
How are citizens in *Brave New World* created and classified?
Citizens are artificially created and divided into classes (Alpha Plus to Epsilon) at conception.
What are the intellectual and physical differences imposed on lower classes like Deltas and Epsilons in the society of *Brave New World*?
Lower classes are stunted intellectually and physically to ensure they can only perform menial tasks.
How does the society in *Brave New World* pervert the natural human emotion of gratitude?
Gratitude is manipulated to make citizens content with their predefined roles and superficial pleasures.
In *Brave New World*, how does Huxley use the character of John The Savage to highlight the flaws of the hedonistic society?
John's traditional values and emotional depth contrast sharply with the shallow, controlled lives of World State citizens, showcasing the lack of true human fulfillment.
What is Soma, and what role does it play in the society of *Brave New World*?
Soma is a happiness drug used to maintain contentment among citizens.
What are some critical differences between John The Savage's upbringing and those of the citizens of the World State?
John grew up with natural parents and traditional emotions, unlike the artificial and conditioned upbringing of World State citizens.
What is Bernard Marx's primary motivation in *Brave New World* and how does he attempt to achieve it?
Bernard feels alienated and craves social acceptance, leveraging John's arrival for higher social status.
How does Helmholtz Watson view the society he lives in, and what interests him as a form of rebellion?
Helmholtz is disillusioned with the superficial nature of society and is intrigued by Shakespeare.
Who are the Controllers, and what is their function in the society of *Brave New World*?
The Controllers are the global government rulers, specifically ten governors who run the society.
What philosophical concept does *Brave New World* challenge by using pleasure as a societal control mechanism?
Utilitarianism
Why are the concepts of mothers and fathers forbidden in the society depicted in *Brave New World*?
Because citizens are raised by the state and certain traditional family structures are abolished to maintain control.
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