Brave New World

1. Brave New World Summary of Chapters10-12 By: Douglas Dixon

2. Chapter 10 summary • Director plans to dismiss Bernard from society • Bernard presents Linda and John to the director • Linda accuses the Director • John falls at the Directors feet and cries, “my father”

3. Chapter 10 Analysis • Reasons for dismissal • Reasons for introducing John and Linda • Linda forced to go against society • Impact of John • Fulfillment of dream for John

4. Chapter 11 Summary • Director resigns • John is a hit to society • Linda takes soma • Bernard becomes arrogant • John is sick of the society • Lenina likes John • Lenina takes John to the feely

5. Chapter 11 Analysis • Director has a ruined life • Linda goes on soma holiday • Linda has not learned anything • Bernard feels untouchable • Lenina wants to sleep with John • John feels same way but it goes against his belief

6. Chapter 12 Summary • Bernard arranges a party of important people • John locks himself in his room • John and Helmholtz meet • Helmholtz laughs at John’s quotes of Shakespeare

7. Chapter 12 Analysis • Bernard is trying to improve his status • John is tired of being paraded around • John shares same views as Helmholtz • Helmholtz thinks quote is funny coming from John

8. Shakespeare in Chapter 11 • “O brave new world that has such people in it” from The Tempest • Ironic because John was once excited about the new society and is now horrified because there is no diversity

9. Shakespeare in Chapter 12 • “Oh! She doth teach …for earth too dear” Romeo and Juliet • She is too pretty to be human and a profession of love for Lenina • “Is there no pity…monument where Tybalt lies” Romeo and Juliet • John feels he is Romeo and Lenina is Juliet