The actions and behaviors of the people is the first similarity that i thought about. The last portion of BNW had many people pester poor john because of his strange actions. The behavior of the people in BNW reflects some people, which would include me, in the modern world today. By seeing something different and crazy such as someone whipping them self is actually kind of peculiar and interesting. Then the chanting, "Use the Whip!", that was done by the people in BNW is like watching a fight between some guys and the crowd who wants action cheers, "Fight! Fight!". Despite the people in BNW are brainwashed and stuff, doesnt effect the natural tendencies of excitement.
The next similarity was the sex. Everyone from 1st graders to unpopular people such as Bernard wanted sex. Even though they were conditioned that "everyone is for everyone" and encouraged since they were little to fool around doesnt mean they dont like or want to have sex. This desire isnt too different from the people in the modern world. im pretty sure no one was conditioned or encouraged as a little kid to do it, but from all the X- rated and R-rated videos and whatever that was accidentally seen as a child may had an effect on kids. you can hear it on the news about some 6th graders fooling around and even see proof that teenagers have their fun by the looks of their bellies. Also seeing the decline in nuns may have some interest. The desire to have sex is similar in both worlds.
The last similarity is drugs. In BNW, soma is the only drug that a person will ever need. i really dont know the effects myself, but yea i would take some too because there are no negative effects if you ignore the life loss problem. The people are so hooked on this drug that it makes the wild and crazy. This can be seen when john begins throwing away all the gammas' soma supply and when lenina is in the reservation and she forgets to bring her soma. she begins to freak out without her soma. the need for soma is extremely high even though the people really dont need it, but just want their high and hallucination. in the modern world, the people use drugs pretty much for the same reasons of feeling good and getting high. even for cigarettes, if people cant get ahold of one, they begin whining or freaking out. this one can be easily agreed upon when i say that people need their drugs.
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I agree with your points. Good job, John!
John,
Cool comparison between "Use the Whip" and "Fight, fight." I liked your post!
Haha I was thinking about the stride gum when I was writing mine! Although, I do not agree with your statement that soma is the only drug they will need. The book mentioned pretty regularly that they had to take other substitutes for things that their bodies were no longer going through! good job otherwise!
So now children "accidently" see X-rated movies?
You wrote a lot! And it was grand. Thank you for your insite.
I was not frustrated just emotional, I really don't understand peoples motives when it comes to sex.
Outstanding post, John!
I also liked your comparison between the crowd mentality of today and BNW.
Excellent, in-depth response.
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