Alienation

In reflecting on Brave New World I've seem to found a connection between John, Bernard, and Helmholtz. Although these men are very different they're also very similar. They all seem to share something within themselves; alienation. Each man in his on way doesn't fit into their world. Bernard is to scrawny and weak to uphold the position he was conditioned for. People seem to be offended by that and don't respect him at all. Helmholtz is the complete opposite of Bernard, but still feels out of place. He's too intelligent and strong for his surroundings and can never really be himself. John experiences alienation throughout the book. When he was living in the savage reservation he didn't fit in because he wasn't Indian and didn't have the right look. Although when he went to the "New World" he could have easily fit in if he wanted too he still didn't. John chose to be himself and do what he believed was right still being alienated. Huxley made a connection with all these men to show that no matter what state of life you're in we are all alike. What connection do you see with these men?



Ashley Johnson