1. Did the author end the book without following up on Bernard and how he was doing after being exiled for a reason?
2. How could 1984 be ended differently without changing the book's direction or intent?
3. After reading both 1984 and Brave New World, how does both Orwell and Huxley's negative view on utopian societies differ, but still get the same point across?
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Art Journal: December 1, 2011
The painting "Communist Utopia" by Thomas Hornung indicates communism by the dark colors and the sense of depression. The eyes on the wall show that the government is always watching, and controlling everything. The artist has a negative view on communism because the painting has a dark vibe and no one and nothing seems happy at all. The title, to me, seemed to be a bit of a slap in the face to communism. It seems to be saying here is the perfect communist world, no one is happy and nothing seems to be enjoyable.
Brave New World Chapters 7-13 Response
1. Has someone ever stayed on the reserve after visiting?
2. What would happen if the amount of soma someone could take was limited?
3. What would have happened if the rest of society didn't find John interesting?
I dont think anyone has ever stayed or even considered the idea of staying on the reserve after visiting. The people and the way of life on the reserve is the complete opposite of what Bernard has been brought up in. The reserve is barbaric in the visitor's eyes and it would be a huge mistake for anyone to want to stay on the reserve. Even when people come and visit the reserve, they cannot get back to everyone else fast enough. The reserve acts as what life can be and what is it was, so look at how great you have it now. It makes the visitors value how much "better" their life is.
I think that if the amount of soma someone could take in a week or even a month was limited, some people would be able to handle it, while others would have withdrawal. Some people who were conditioned or are just naturally dependent on the soma would have a difficult time with a limited supply, but others who used soma but not ever waking moment would be able to deal with the limitation. I think that the people who needed lots of soma and had to have it would find ways to get the soma they needed.
If no one else found John to be as interesting as Bernard did, he would have gone back to the reserve. Even though John's dad was the director and did not on the reserve, I think John still would have gone back. John has grown up on the reserve and his mom always told him how awful it was to live the way everyone else does. John is a "visitor" to everyone when Bernard brings him back, and I think he would go back to the reserve because it is where he is most comfortable.
2. What would happen if the amount of soma someone could take was limited?
3. What would have happened if the rest of society didn't find John interesting?
I dont think anyone has ever stayed or even considered the idea of staying on the reserve after visiting. The people and the way of life on the reserve is the complete opposite of what Bernard has been brought up in. The reserve is barbaric in the visitor's eyes and it would be a huge mistake for anyone to want to stay on the reserve. Even when people come and visit the reserve, they cannot get back to everyone else fast enough. The reserve acts as what life can be and what is it was, so look at how great you have it now. It makes the visitors value how much "better" their life is.
I think that if the amount of soma someone could take in a week or even a month was limited, some people would be able to handle it, while others would have withdrawal. Some people who were conditioned or are just naturally dependent on the soma would have a difficult time with a limited supply, but others who used soma but not ever waking moment would be able to deal with the limitation. I think that the people who needed lots of soma and had to have it would find ways to get the soma they needed.
If no one else found John to be as interesting as Bernard did, he would have gone back to the reserve. Even though John's dad was the director and did not on the reserve, I think John still would have gone back. John has grown up on the reserve and his mom always told him how awful it was to live the way everyone else does. John is a "visitor" to everyone when Bernard brings him back, and I think he would go back to the reserve because it is where he is most comfortable.
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