Worksheet on Brave New World: Analysis & Annotation
English
Grade 8
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~20 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analyzing themes and literary techniques in Brave New World, specifically within the context of dystopian society. Students will explore scene summaries, annotate key phrases, and develop their analytical skills through various question types.
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Worksheet on Brave New World: Analysis & Annotation
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, the society is depicted as a highly controlled dystopia where human beings are engineered and conditioned for specific roles. The World State promotes uniformity, consumerism, and the suppression of individuality. The scene described involves the conditioning of newborns in the Hatchery, where they are exposed to phrases like 'ending is better than mending' and 'everyone belongs to everyone else,' emphasizing collectivism over personal identity. The use of technology and psychological manipulation forms the backbone of this society, creating a superficially happy but fundamentally oppressive environment. As the story unfolds, characters like Bernard and John struggle with the constraints of this world, highlighting the tension between individual freedom and societal order.
1.
Summarize the key features of the society described in the scene.
[2 marks]2.
What phrase from the passage highlights the society's attitude toward maintenance and repair?
[2 marks]3.
Identify one technique used to portray control in the society.
[2 marks]4.
How does the phrase 'everyone belongs to everyone else' reflect the society's values?
[2 marks]5.
Which literary device is implied in describing the society as 'superficially happy but fundamentally oppressive'?
Aa) Irony
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Simile
Dd) Hyperbole
6.
Identify a primary theme conveyed through this scene summary.
[2 marks]7.
Explain how the society's focus on consumerism affects individual freedom.
8.
Describe the role of the Hatchery in shaping societal values.
[2 marks]9.
Identify and explain one literary technique used in the society's portrayal.
[2 marks]10.
Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine a dialogue between a conditioned citizen and a rebel who questions society’s values. Write a 15-line script exploring their contrasting perspectives.
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- 12/31/2025
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