Exploring Themes in Brave New World

What is the primary setting introduced in Chapter 1 of "Brave New World"?

• The Savage Reservation

• The World State's Hatchery and Conditioning Centre

• The Director's Office

• The Island of Cyprus

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which theme is introduced through the Hatchery and Conditioning Centre in the early chapters?

• The importance of individuality

• The dangers of a controlled society

• The beauty of nature

• The power of love

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Summarize the main event of Chapter 2.

• The introduction of the Savage Reservation

• The Director's tour of the Hatchery

• Lenina's visit to the Reservation

• Bernard's confrontation with the Director

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What motivates Bernard Marx's behavior in the early chapters?

• His desire for power

• His dissatisfaction with societal norms

• His love for Lenina

• His fear of the Director

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the World State's societal structure compare to our current society?

• It values individuality more than our society

• It is more technologically advanced but less free

• It has a similar political system

• It is less focused on consumerism

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Analyze the symbolism of the "Bokanovsky Process" in the novel.

• It symbolizes the beauty of human diversity

• It represents the efficiency of mass production

• It highlights the uniqueness of each individual

• It signifies the importance of family

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Evaluate Aldous Huxley's purpose in describing the Hatchery and Conditioning Centre in such detail.

• To entertain readers with futuristic technology

• To criticize the loss of individuality in society

• To promote scientific advancements

• To depict a utopian society

What is the significance of the character Lenina Crowne in the early chapters?

• She represents rebellion against the World State

• She embodies the ideals of the World State

• She is a symbol of natural beauty

• She is an outcast in society

Identify the method used by the World State to control its citizens.

• Democratic elections

• Hypnopaedia (sleep-teaching)

• Military force

• Religious indoctrination

Compare the role of technology in the World State to its role in our society.

• Technology is used primarily for entertainment in both societies

• Technology is used to enhance individuality in both societies

• Technology is used to control and condition citizens in the World State

• Technology is less advanced in the World State

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7