2. Do you see any similarities with how the World State views death as compared to the Hindus? How does Lenina's remembrance of hypopedia compare with what is discussed in Plato's Republic? in both hinduism and the World state, the dead are burned because the bodies are not pure. Lenina's hypnopedia compares with plato's republic because in both instances, there is a mention that even though there are different levels of people, all are nessecary in the stability of society.
3. What do you think of Lenina's and Henry night out on the town? looking on it as i am today, i find that it is now way to spend an evening out. the image of dancing in a hall of over 400 people seems claustrophobic as well as the desription of the playing as if the instruments were near death. of course, its just me in that i do not like to spend time out around many other people, but i perfer solitude and quiet.
4. Why do you think Huxley uses the word "pneumatic" to refer to some female characters? the definition of pneumatic is: of or relating to air. Huxley uses this word to desribe women becuase in this society he created, sex is so free that it really has no distinct purpose like it does in our society. it is as meaningless as air
5. What is Solidarity Service and what are Bernard's feelings towards it? Solidarity service is essentially an orgy of 12 people who are under the influence of soma (just your average thursday night). bernard feels that these services tend to further his isolation.
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