This paper will describe and analyse the difficult situation of John the Savage not only in the World State of Aldous Huxley’s "Brave New World" but also in the Savage Reservation. I will argue how John is brought to his limits in three main scenes throughout the novel and want to show the Indian and Shakespearean influences that determine his actions and later on lead to John the Savage’s suicide.
First, I want to give an overview how promiscuity is realized in the World State and in the Savage Reservation. Later, I want to show the two main reasons for John’s behaviour – on the one hand his Indian and on the other hand his Shakespearean influence. Finally, I will analyse three main scenes in which one can clearly see how John the Savage is solving problems and how his actions are determined by him growing up in the Savage Reservation and by reading Shakespeare.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The principle of promiscuity in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World
- The principle of promiscuity in the World State
- The principle of promiscuity in the Savage Reservation
- Influences on John the Savage
- Indian influence by growing up in the monogamous-oriented Savage Reservation
- Shakespearean influence on John the Savage
- Examples for John the Savage at his limits
- John the Savage's attempt to kill his mother's lover Popé
- Scene overview
- Analysis: Shakespearean and Indian influence on John the Savage
- Lenina's desire for sex vs. John's desire for love
- Scene overview
- Analysis: Indian influence
- Analysis: Shakespearean influence
- John the Savage's suicide
- Scene overview
- Analysis: Indian and Shakespearean influence
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper analyzes the challenges faced by John the Savage in both the World State and the Savage Reservation within Aldous Huxley's *Brave New World*. It examines how John's upbringing and influences shape his responses to the contrasting societal structures, ultimately leading to his tragic end. * The contrasting principles of promiscuity in the World State and the Savage Reservation. * The impact of John's upbringing in the monogamous Savage Reservation on his worldview. * The influence of Shakespearean literature on John's understanding of love and relationships. * John's struggles to reconcile his conflicting beliefs and desires. * The exploration of John's internal conflicts and their consequences.Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter lays out the paper's central argument: that John the Savage's experiences and ultimate suicide are shaped by his upbringing in the monogamous Savage Reservation and his exposure to Shakespearean literature, both of which starkly contrast with the promiscuous World State. The author outlines their intention to analyze three key scenes highlighting John's internal conflicts and the influences shaping his actions. The principle of promiscuity in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World: This chapter contrasts the vastly different approaches to relationships and sexuality in the World State and the Savage Reservation. In the World State, promiscuity is systematically encouraged through conditioning and technological interventions to prevent social unrest. Conversely, the Savage Reservation fosters monogamous relationships and condemns promiscuity as immoral, a stark cultural difference impacting John's development. The chapter uses specific examples from the text to highlight these contrasting approaches, laying the groundwork for understanding John's struggles later in the novel. Influences on John the Savage: This chapter explores the two primary forces shaping John's personality and actions: his upbringing in the Savage Reservation and his exposure to Shakespeare. The chapter demonstrates how his experiences on the reservation, despite his rejection by the community, instilled in him a deep sense of moral values grounded in monogamy and family. Simultaneously, it shows how Shakespeare provides John with an idealized, romantic understanding of love, further complicating his attempts to navigate the World State’s promiscuous culture. This chapter is crucial for understanding the internal conflicts that drive John's actions in the following scenes.Keywords
Brave New World, John the Savage, promiscuity, monogamy, Savage Reservation, World State, Shakespearean influence, Indian influence, cultural conflict, identity crisis, suicide.
Aldous Huxley's *Brave New World*: A Comprehensive FAQ
What is the purpose of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive preview of a paper analyzing the character of John the Savage in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. It includes a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
What are the key themes explored in the paper?
The paper explores the contrasting principles of promiscuity in the World State and monogamy on the Savage Reservation; the impact of John's upbringing on his worldview; the influence of Shakespearean literature on his understanding of love; John's struggles to reconcile conflicting beliefs and desires; and the exploration of his internal conflicts and their consequences.
What is the central argument of the paper?
The central argument is that John the Savage's experiences and ultimate suicide are shaped by his upbringing in the monogamous Savage Reservation and his exposure to Shakespearean literature, both of which contrast sharply with the promiscuous World State.
What specific scenes are analyzed in the paper?
The paper analyzes three key scenes: John's attempt to kill his mother's lover Popé; the contrast between Lenina's desire for sex and John's desire for love; and John's suicide. Each scene is analyzed through the lens of John's Indian and Shakespearean influences.
How does the paper analyze John the Savage's experiences?
The paper analyzes John's experiences by contrasting the societal structures of the World State and the Savage Reservation. It examines how these contrasting environments and his exposure to Shakespearean ideals of love shape his responses, ultimately leading to his tragic end.
What is the role of Shakespearean influence in shaping John's character?
Shakespearean literature provides John with an idealized, romantic understanding of love, which clashes with the World State's promiscuous culture. This conflict contributes significantly to his internal struggles and eventual downfall.
What is the role of John's upbringing on the Savage Reservation?
John's upbringing on the Savage Reservation, despite his rejection by the community, instilled in him a deep sense of moral values grounded in monogamy and family. This starkly contrasts with the World State's values, creating internal conflict.
What are the key differences between the World State and the Savage Reservation?
The World State promotes promiscuity through conditioning and technology, while the Savage Reservation fosters monogamous relationships and condemns promiscuity. This fundamental difference in societal values greatly impacts John's experiences and choices.
What are the keywords associated with this paper?
The keywords include: Brave New World, John the Savage, promiscuity, monogamy, Savage Reservation, World State, Shakespearean influence, Indian influence, cultural conflict, identity crisis, suicide.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The table of contents includes an introduction, a section on the principle of promiscuity in the World State and the Savage Reservation, a section on the influences on John the Savage (Indian and Shakespearean), examples of John at his limits (attempts to kill Popé, contrast with Lenina, and his suicide), and a conclusion.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2014, Promiscuity in Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World". John the Savage at his Limits, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/282744
