"'Yes everybody's happy now,'"" echoed Lenina. They had heard the words repeated a hundred and fifty times every night for twelve years'"" (Huxley 75). In "Brave New World," by Aldous Huxley, human beings have given up their freedom for happiness. Humans feel satisfied with society due to ecstasy simulating narcotics and opportunities to establish a plethora of sexual relationships. With narcotics and sex at disposal, civilization does not feel inclined to change. Within this society, Bernard Marx mourns the loss of his individuality. When he attempts to share his thoughts on freedom and happiness to Lenina, he discovers that society does not agree with his opinions. Humans prefer to believe false statements rather than question individual happiness. Without the need for individual thinking, humans' brains have lost the desire to see through the lie of happiness. The Savage, John, views the life of civilization with a different perspective. After comprehending the imminent flaws in society, he confronts Mustapha Mond, the Controller. He requests to live a life of unhappiness, but to regain the individuality and freedom that other humans sacrifice for happiness. Unlike others in society, John penetrates the deceptive contentment and seeks a way to fulfill the independence needed to satisfy him. Society has chosen to live a life of happiness at the cost of individuality and freedom.
Surrounded by narcotics that simulate euphoria and endless opportunities to have fun, society sees no necessity for change. Lenina and Henry consume multiple doses of soma to arouse feelings of elation before engaging in sexual intercourse, "Lenina and Henry were yet dancing in another world-the warm, the richly coloured, the infinitely friendly world of soma-holiday. . . . bottled, they took the lift up to Henry's room on the twenty-eighth floor " (Huxley 77). Soma creates a world of happiness, and ecstasy that enriches day-to-day experiences.
