Brave New World John Character Analysis

Decent Essays
Richard VonRonne
Mrs. Petersen
AP Literature
2 September 2016
Brave New World Character Analysis Imagine yourself completely alone. Now imagine yourself surrounded by people and things to do, yet you are still alone. Everyone who can see notices you, but does not give you a second thought, you are just another person. On the turn of a dime this all changes. Quite similarly you are now surrounded by people who want to be you and want to know your story. Everyone is now your “friend”, and at the same time you want to be alone. All the same, John, or Mr. Savage, is alienated and enriched throughout his journey in Brave New World. We first learn about John as a proper, English speaking boy on page 116. The author swiftly reveals something

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