Worksheet on Brave New World: Dystopia and Sports
English
Grade 7
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on comprehension and analysis of Brave New World, using sports as a thematic context to explore dystopian elements for Grade 7 students.
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Worksheet on Brave New World: Dystopia and Sports
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Scene Summary and Context
In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, the society is meticulously organized around the principles of efficiency, control, and superficial happiness. In one scene, athletes are showcased in a highly orchestrated sports event designed to promote unity and distract citizens from underlying societal issues. The event is characterized by its spectacle and the public's blind devotion to entertainment. A key phrase, 'The game was endless, a cycle of victory and defeat,' illustrates the repetitive, controlled nature of societal activities. The society uses sports as a metaphor for their relentless pursuit of superficial success, masking the lack of genuine fulfillment. This setting reflects a dystopian world where even recreation serves the purpose of maintaining social order and conformity. The scene symbolizes the superficiality and control embedded within the society, illustrating how leisure activities are manipulated to uphold societal stability.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context provided.
1.
What is the main purpose of the orchestrated sports event in the society?
[2 marks]2.
Describe the phrase 'The game was endless, a cycle of victory and defeat.' What does it reveal about the society's values?
[3 marks]3.
Identify a literary device used in the phrase 'The game was endless, a cycle of victory and defeat.'
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration
4.
Explain how sports are used as a metaphor for societal control in this scene.
[5 marks]5.
What does the society’s focus on entertainment reveal about its priorities?
[2 marks]6.
Discuss the role of spectacle in maintaining societal stability in this dystopian setting.
[5 marks]7.
What societal values are reinforced through the use of sports and spectacle?
[2 marks]8.
Create a short paragraph imagining a new sport in this society that symbolizes control. Use descriptive language and metaphor.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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