In a well-developed paragraph, debate the connection Brave New World has with today. In his dystopian novel, Huxley invents a world far removed from our own--or is it? Many people become appalled when they read Brave New World. For one reason, people misunderstand the human folly Huxley criticizes. Keep in mind that good satire often pretends to love what it actually despises. Hypothesize what Huxley "professes to love." Identify targets for Huxley's satire. What might be his social commentary on family, religion, relationships? Can you see where this text can be misunderstood? In a second well-developed paragraph, discuss Huxley's use of irony, with characters, places, and events. Evaluate how effective Huxley's irony is in accomplishing his satirical purpose. What do you think is Huxley's purpose? In a society where birth is technologically calculated, where identities are methodically formed, and where sexual promiscuity is demanded, intellectual freedom and individualism are not allowed. John struggles with this dilemma more than Bernard and Helmholtz. In a third well-developed paragraph, answer the following questions. In John's discussion with Mustapha Mond, what are the privileges Mond has willingly given up in order to create this "happiness" his society has? Why, according to Mond, can there be no intellectual freedom? Why is John so appalled with Mond's answers? Lastly, why does the "experiment" with John fail? What is Huxley's overall message with this failure?