Totalitarianism In Aldous Huxley's A Brave New World

Literature is an essential part of the center of a person’s life. It provides a certain assurance and “feeds the soul” of one. Whether it be a book, TV, or even an advertisement, literature exists everywhere. A person is able to develop many skills by studying literature, and expand the horizon of their learning. An immeasurable amount of insight and knowledge can be gained from the study of literature which contributes in providing readers with an understanding of the past, and a philosophical assimilation of the moral behind a writing piece.

Literature; it has compelled us, entertained us, educated us, and drove us to madness. It has served as life instruction, by using the characters as the lesson plan. It is sometimes blunt, sometimes ugly, and in Truman Capote’s case, is so gruesome that we do not dare forget it.

Literatures work has always played an important role in our society throughout the history. Each works serves with different purposes and provide the readers with great benefits. It does not only give the audience enjoyments from the works, but it is also another way to teach the others in many different ways. Most work from the Native Americans that we learned from the lecture are to teach and persuade other people of strong values of life, such as “Iktomi and the Dancing Duck” and “Origin of the Sun Shower.” Literature is one of the most important ways to preserve wide range of knowledge and to pass down to each generation, which can also help the audience understand different things from the past. There are many literature works that were

Totalitarianism diminishes the idea of individuality and destroys all chances of self-improvement, and human’s natural hunger for knowledge. In George Orwell’s famous novel, “1984”, totalitarianism is clearly seen in the exaggerated control of the state over every single citizen, everyday, everywhere. Totalitarianism can also be seen in the book “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley, in which humans are synthetically made and conditioned for their predestinated purpose on earth. The lack of individualism will lead a community towards a dystopia in which freedom is vanished by the uncontrolled power of the state.

Over the years, we have been enjoying the benefits of technology that it brings with it. But have we ever thought how the same technology can be threatening if fallen in bad hands. One way this is possible is by having government control over science. ¬¬The government can use technology to monitor our activities and personal life. A simple democratic government can become an extreme and abstract socialist by just using technology and making laws that we might find helpful, but indeed control us.

Truth and happiness can be used in hundreds of different trivial ways, thoughtlessly. Merriam Webster defines truth as a “a judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or accepted as {fact}” and happiness as “a state of well-being and contentment”. Modern lexicon tends to mash the two together, like knowing the accepting facts are essential to ones physical and mental well being. So naturally when we discuss human issues in societies, specifically those of the fictional variety we apply our mashed set of ideals based on truth and happiness on each of these different societies . In Aldous Huxley’s A Brave New World, by conventional societies ideas the citizens of the world state know nothing of traditional reality and by the standards of the traditional world are far from a state of contentment, but if examined by the ideals of the society in question the overall appearance is quite different. the population seems happy because they don’t know the truth. In fact the characters that do know the truth are far unhappier by both societies measures.

Imagine, the government being your plug. In Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World (BNW), the citizens get a drug called Soma from their government. Soma works as a miracle drug, in that it gives the mental effects of euphoria, but doesn’t give any negative physical effects. When I first heard about this so called, “miracle drug” I was immediately intrigued. I was enthralled by the idea of a government giving its citizens drugs, and how Soma was a major part of how their society functions. Throughout the story, I thought that one of the most important ideas brought from the story was Soma. While reading, I made an association from Soma to a real life drug, marijuana. I chose the topic of marijuana being used medically as well as

a.The meaning of the title is referencing to one of Shakespeare's plays to another, the most useful reference is The Tempest, which states “Oh, wonder! / How many goodly creatures are there here! / How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, / That has such people in 't!". This quote/line is spoken by John the Savage in the book, who was raised on an indian reservation, who was brought in the a “civilized” society or World State as a grown man. John quotes Miranda from Tempest on page . John, who is an avid reader of Shakespeare, is excited to visit and experience the Brave New World. This is a great way to determine how John's view of the “civilized” World State or the "brave new world" changes. This is not a good thing for John to see. The main meaing of the title is basically inspired by a Shakespearean Phrase.

Many people have sought to evaluate the vulnerabilities associated with states and markets that are under totalitarianism, which is a political system in which the state holds total authority over the society. First developed in 1920 by the Italian fascists, and in particular Benito Mussolini, who ruled Italy for over twenty years, totalitarianism embossed the minds of those who lived under it. This system was conceptualized mainly to highlight the similarities between Nazi Germany and other fascist states. There’s one underlying difference that one must understand for one to assess the restrictions that totalitarianism puts on one’s liberty. One should realize that totalitarianism states are states where there is a single party rule, where a dictatorship is type of government in which a single person rules. Aldous Huxley and George Orwell are famous authors who opposed totalitarianism, and through their philosophical ideals, attempted to inform people of the dangers faced by society under this restricting system, where people are inhibited from holding any sort of authority. George Orwell, in 1984, discusses concerns relating to big government and big brother and Aldous Huxley, in Brave New World, discusses predatory markets impinging on our personal freedoms. Through their works, they attempt to question societal beliefs on brute force and physical coercion verses the manipulation of preferences and tastes leading to willing submission. George Orwell and Aldous Huxley each

Totalitarianism diminishes the idea of individuality and replaces it with controlled and collective thinking, enforced by government officials. In George Orwell’s 1984, totalitarianism is demonstrated by the complete control of the superstate, Oceania, by the elite over every single citizen. Totalitarianism can also be seen in Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, in which humans are synthetically made and conditioned for their predestined purpose on earth. The lack of individualism will lead a community towards a dystopia in which freedom is vanished by the uncontrolled power of the state.

Literature is a multidimensional world full of characters, plots, and the like that has brought consistent light to to an otherwise habitually dark world. Whether discussing serious or delightful aspects of the human condition, literature never ceases to teach mankind something of merit. For example, in Voltaire’s Candide, the author discusses existential subjects throughout the novel by using humorous yet tragic events to teach and entertain his audience about the intellectual depth of the human race.

Totalitarian regimes seek to diminish the concept of individuality with the means of creating a society that conforms to a higher power. In 1984, the loss of identity is emphasized through the control of every citizen, everywhere they go. On the other hand, Brave New World shows the loss of identity with synthetically made humans and a predestined life. This lack of individualism can lead society towards individuals that are not able to produce creative thoughts, address their problems and fears, and develop a sense of leadership, instead they will adhere to the notion of expectations that is constructed by society.

Totalitarian regimes seek to diminish the concept of individuality with the means of creating a society that conforms to a higher power. In 1984, the loss of identity is emphasized through the control of every citizen, everywhere they go. On the other hand, Brave New World shows the loss of identity with synthetically made humans and a predestined life. This lack of individualism can lead society towards individuals that are not able to produce creative thoughts, address their problems and fears, and develop a sense of leadership, instead they will adhere to the notion of expectations that is constructed by society.

“Brave New World is a classic, it is a dystopian novel similar in theme to George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four”(Aiman.A, 2012). Brave New World revolves around the idea of totalitarianism and is set in a futuristic world where a combination of science and pleasure form a rather feudalistic society. This idea of totalitarianism is achieved through test tube babies, and hypnotism, resulting in a pre-ordained caste system consisting of intelligent humans suited to the highest positions and conversely, beings genetically programmed to carry out menial works. In this world of Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Deltas and the unfortunate Epsilons, exists drug-induced happiness, caused by what is known as soma. Here, "everyone belongs to everyone else" brainwashed

Indeed, the best works of literature are those which are of relevance to our lives today. Through their relevance, these novels continue to persist and endure on. Through their relevance, we can better comprehend the messages, the themes, and the ideas that are imbued in them. Rather than literature being contradictory and in conflict with the truth and unpleasant reality of daily life, it becomes a weapon through which we can be educated about the existential crises facing our world today. In fact, the statement above could not be more far and distant from the reality of literature today. It is fatally flawed. Literature, whilst at the surface, seems whimsical and amusing is, at its very core, a medium through which we are enlightened