In Aldous Huxley's novel, Brave New World, the World State concludes that "no offense is so heinous as unorthodoxy of behaviour" (148). Huxley presents a world that brainwashes individuals to prevent them from defying authority. Moreover, the World State conditions the women of the new world to be compliant individuals, stereotypical of the time in which Huxley writes the novel. He portrays women as incapable of feeling strong emotions and having separate ideas, with the exception of Linda and Lenina. Although both products of the brave new world, Linda and Lenina's actions subconsciously expose a dissatisfaction with the dystopia, thus revealing Huxley's own views on women. .
Linda's experiences in the Savage Reservation influence her rebellion against the new world's society. After becoming a mother, a ignominy in Brave New World, Linda feels condemned to be a social misfit because of her previous conditioning. She is a conflicted character and is disgusted with herself for having a child, yet feels that "he was a great comfort" (122) to her . By displaying no concern when John shows interest in reading, something that is not encouraged in the brave new world, she begins to break away from the traditional Fordian woman. Linda even allows him to read something she considers "uncivilized" (131) and banned because of its reference to the past. Linda's life in the Savage Reservation ultimately leads to dissatisfaction with her former society. While living in the reservation, she realizes that what she previously thought was a utopia is in fact a dystopia, a place that does not prepare her for reality. When Linda gives John her book for training Beta Embryo-Store workers, she states that "it's the only thing I have- (129). The book symbolizes that everything she learns in the new world is impractical. Linda's seclusion from the society she grew up in and her isolation in the Savage Reservation causes her to question her world.
Brave New World- Lenina Crowne (Major) Lenina is a very pretty girl that works in the hatchery. ... This shows that Lenina is looking for change and love. ... then betrayed by Lenina, and decides to kill himself. ... Lenina Crowne- Lenina is a very pretty girl that works in the hatchery. ... Henry Foster- Works at Hatchery, dating Lenina. ...
Foster thinks Lenina is a perfect piece of meat and had a relationship with her. ... Later on Lenina and Foster go on a helicopter ride. ... Lenina sees John and is attracted to him. ... Once again, Lenina is attracted to John. ... Foster and Lenina then come to rescue him but just seeing Lenina made him hit her then hit himself. ...
Bernard is full of many great ideas that usually scare Lenina. Lenina, when she hears these thoughts that Bernard has tries to convince him that Soma will help him. ... In there perfect society Lenina is criticized harshly for being with the same man for so long, Bernard. ... Lenina tried to engage in sex with John, but John really loved Lenina. ... This made Lenina very upset. ...
In "Brave New World," Lenina and Bernard are visiting the Savage reservation and witnessing the whipping ceremony. Normally Lenina would have been loaded up on soma at this point in time, but considering she left it back at the hotel she has no choice but to view this savagery with a clear state of mind; driving her near hysteria. ... It is only him who recognizes the brokenness and shallowness of the supposedly utopian society, however his opinions disturb and frighten others such as Lenina, who are so far conditioned away from natural humanity "And that,' put in the Director sententiou...
Lenina Crowne - A female who accompanies Bernard to the Reservation and becomes almost obsessed with John. ... John - The savage who is found on the Reservation and is brought back with Bernard and Lenina. ... Bernard and Lenina make their way to the Reservation, and they"re shocked by what they see. The Reservation holds many ideals that are present in today's society, but are unheard of in the world of Bernard and Lenina. ... Lenina is petrified, but finds John, attractive. ...
In the movie Bernard and Lenina found themselves in the reservation due to crashing via helicopter, whilst in the novel, Bernard was attending a tour and asked Lenina if she would join him. ... After Lenina does not take her birth control she became pregnant. ... In the novel, Lenina and Bernard take part in sexual events but Lenina does not become pregnant. Lenina's pregnancy added drama and intensity to the scene. ... Lenina smiles at Bernard and asks if he still wants to have her. ...
This flaw with in the new world is highlighted through the dialogue, actions and appearance of Lenina Huxley. Lenina's desire for excitement is conveyed through in the exposition when she states; "What I would give for some action" and "I find this lack of stimulation truly disappointing." With in the tranquil and sterile setting of the police station, Lenina's office desk is comprised of bright and colourful paraphernalia reminiscent of the 20th century, which symbolically represents here want for excitement, and also emphasise the lack of creative and individual presence with in th...
The poetry Lenina uses to seduce Savage upsets him greatly! Savage responds furiously by shaking Lenina by the shoulders. " And as though awakened by her cry, he caught her by the shoulders and shook her. ... Savage was greatly angered at Lenina's usage of poetry at such an inappropriate time. ... Lenina's inability to understand that Savage does not wish to go into intimate relationship causes Savage to feel upset. After Savage tells Lenina he loves her, she misunderstands this statement and thinks that John wants to have an intimate relationship with her, whereas Savage's true...
