A Brave New World Quote Analysis

A Brave New World In the novel, A Brave New World, Aldous Huxley displays to us that using science and technology as a weapon of social conformity through the usage of conveying how central control of a government can lead to a euphoric, dystopian society. It becomes clear throughout the book that the World State’s total control of the human action demolishes the scientific advancement that gained it such control. To begin with, one way Aldous Huxley presents us this message is through the usage of Soma. Soma is a medical drug that manipulates human emotions and is aimed at making the citizens feel good. It is used heavily throughout the book by the characters because it was something that was required by the World State. In chapter four, it says, “you look glum! What you need is a gramme of soma,” “one cubic centimeter cures ten gloomy…” Another quote that defines what Soma is in chapter 5, it says, “By this time the soma had begun to work. Eyes shone, cheeks were flushed, the inner light of universal benevolence broke out on every face in happy, friendly smiles.” Soma was definitely a way for the residents to live happy, to not think about their situations, and to just be free. Another tool of social conformity that …show more content…
Class coincides with control and stability as a part of the government. In the caste system, the Alphas are considered to be the most intellectual group and is faced with the most responsibility. The Betas are next in line to the Alphas. Their jobs don’t require quite as much. Both the Alphas and the Betas are known as the “chosen ones”, meaning they are the upper castes. The Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons are all in the lower castes of the system. Together, they can be known as slaves if you will and serve the more exceptional Alphas and Betas. Caste is just another title for the people to be one in the same according to the World State, but in reality that’s not the