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Brave New World. Summary of Chapters10-12 By: Douglas Dixon. 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”. Chapter 10 Analysis.
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Brave New World Summary of Chapters10-12 By: Douglas Dixon
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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