Bernard and the Director's Conflict

In Chapter six of 'Brave New World', Bernard visits the director to get a permit for New Mexico. The director, forgetting the rule against discussing the past, shares a personal story of loss. Realizing his mistake, he reprimands Bernard for nonconformity, threatening to send him to Iceland. Bernard, instead of being upset, feels empowered and later lies about the encounter. The narrative highlights Huxley's critique of a society that demands childish adherence to training while promoting adult behavior in certain areas.

What is Bernard's main purpose for visiting the Director's office?

• To confront the Director about his behavior

• To get his New Mexico reservation permit signed

• To resign from his position

• To discuss his promotion

How does the Director feel about Bernard?

• He is afraid of him

• He admires him

• He dislikes him

• He is indifferent

What significant event does the Director recall from his past?

• Winning a prestigious award

• Discovering a new scientific theory

• Losing a girl during a climbing expedition

• Meeting the World Controller

What emotions does the Director express when recalling his past?

• Sadness and loss

• Indifference and apathy

• Anger and frustration

• Joy and excitement

What does the Director threaten to do to Bernard?

• Give him a raise

• Promote him

• Publicly praise him

• Send him to Iceland

How does Bernard feel after the Director's reprimand?

• Upset and defeated

• Emboldened and proud

• Embarrassed and ashamed

• Indifferent and unaffected

What does Bernard lie about to Helmholtz?

• The incident with the Director

• His feelings for the Director

• His relationship with a girl

• His plans to leave the World State

What is Bernard's main concern after hearing the Director's story?

• The Director's feelings

• His own job security

• The girl's fate

• The World State's policies

How does Bernard plan to use the Director's story?

• To improve his reputation

• To entertain his friends

• To gain sympathy

• To blackmail the Director

What does the Director remind Bernard of?

• His duty to be infantile

• His potential for leadership

• His past achievements

• His loyalty to the World State