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Zohair Lalani Mrs. Verenkoff English 2H, Period 5 7 September 2011 Regularities of Society Paralyzing Self-Expression: Reflections of Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley QUOTATION: The Director deliberately transforms the viewpoints and psychological patterns of the babies after introducing enticing objects and gives his reasoning: “There was a violent explosion… The children started, screamed; their faces were distorted with terror…[afterwards], at the mere sight of those gaily-coloured images of pussy and cock-a-doodle-doo and baa-baa black sheep, the infants shrank away in horror…”They’ll be safe from books and botany all their lives”” (21-22). ANALYSIS: In Brave New World, Aldous Huxley brings forth the idea that the removal of delightful and educational articles from an early age ensures a proper and orderly society. In this particular example, Huxley presents a horrifying scene in which delicate babies are first drawn to attractive items of nature and surrounding culture, such as roses, flowers, and interactive books. Immediately after, they are traumatized by seeing them in the same frame as frightening bursts and sharp noises, which leads them to process that these desirables are causing the commotion. Consequently, they develop an instant dislike towards them when presented the same panel again. According to the director, without this maneuver, the naïve children are less likely to learn the true ways of the working class in the future, for “a love of nature keeps no factories busy” (23). Additionally, the abolition of admiration towards nature ensures economic development in “consuming transport” rather than simply attending to the gratuitous nature of distracting figures. As a result, the identical newborn Deltas are made more alike by being trained to follow the regular societal structure in which little room is given for creativity and expression, and nearly all of life given to them is spent by following the uniformed ordeals of their new world falling along the lines of strict consumerism . This particular aspect of the book both shares many characteristics with the time period it was written in, as well as proves relevant in the world today. The concept of putting aside your own thoughts and pleasures to make way for the work that society compiles for you is directly linked to when the Industrial Revolution produced the idea of mass production in many parts of the world, building a materialistic mindset. More and more people discarded their own interests and started to work to circulate their community and strived towards a life that provided more material stability, rather than choosing a path to their own choice and fortune. From this standpoint, the issue is clearly visible today, especially in the progressing life of children. Rather than encouraging young students to dig into their mind and determine their own road according to their passion, many parents and institutions are driving pupils towards profitable occupations that cater well to today’s population and economy. Although these careers and opportunities tend to support people and their futures, it is more beneficial to select options that provide happiness, mental comfort, and an outlet to project talent, which some may never understand. In an era of freedom and rights, we freeze the motion for beings to naturally adopt their own tomorrow by enforcing overly-used templates that should be altered into open models of endless possibilities and satisfaction.
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