Themes and Characters in Brave New World

In Chapter 15 of 'Brave New World', John is overwhelmed by the identical deltas lining up for soma after his mother's death. Shakespeare's lines echo in his mind, mocking the dystopian sameness. This realization leads him to start a riot, attempting to free the deltas by throwing soma out the window. Bernard and Helmholtz arrive to help, but the police soon calm the mob with synthetic music. The chapter highlights the conflict between numbed conformity and the freedom of human experience, illustrating the dystopian nightmare of Huxley's vision.

What does John encounter after leaving the ward?

• A group of betas

• A deserted street

• A group of alphas

• A group of identical deltas

What literary work does John recall when he sees the deltas?

• Macbeth

• The Tempest

• Hamlet

• Romeo and Juliet

What action does John take in response to the lines in his mind?

• He starts a riot

• He runs away

• He joins the deltas

• He calls the police

What does John throw out the window during the riot?

• Soma

• Food

• Clothes

• Books

Who arrives to help John during the riot?

• Lenina and Mustapha

• Bernard and Helmholtz

• Linda and the Director

• Henry and Fanny

What is Bernard's reaction during the riot?

• He calls for help

• He leads the mob

• He hesitates

• He joins the riot

How is the mob calmed during the riot?

• By synthetic music

• By a speech from John

• By the arrival of the police

• By a fire alarm

What is the role of the synthetic music box during the riot?

• To entertain the police

• To signal the end of the riot

• To incite the mob

• To calm the mob

What does the climax of the novel highlight about John?

• His plan to escape

• His acceptance of the World State

• His disillusionment and resistance

• His desire to become a delta

How are Shakespeare's lines used in this chapter?

• As a warning

• As a lullaby

• As a battle cry

• As a romantic gesture