What are the conflicts in Brave New World? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) did you notice …

What is important about the title? Why is the society in Brave New World considered dystopian rather than utopian? Do you …

Discuss the relationship between science, religion, and political power in the World State. Is John really more free than the …

What are Mustapha Mond’s arguments against freedom? Is there any validity to them? Do you think there is a “winner” …

How are the castes distinguished from each other? What is their purpose? Do you think they reflect any aspect of …

It seems undeniable that most World State members are happy, though people like John, Bernard, and Helmholtz might criticize the …

Discuss the relation between the sexes in the World State. How do men and women interact? Who holds the power …

Bernard is criticized by the Director for not acting “infantile” enough. Discuss how and why the World State infantilizes its …

Why does John Savage kill himself at the end of the novel? Do you believe that Mustapha Mond is the …

Discuss Huxley’s use of character development in the novel. Is Huxley’s society able to suppress religious impulses completely? In what …