Worksheet on Brave New World: Happiness vs Truth

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GCSE
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Worksheet on Brave New World: Happiness vs Truth

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Scene Summary and Context

In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, the society is built upon the pursuit of happiness through artificial means, where individuals are conditioned from birth to conform and seek pleasure. The novel explores the tension between superficial happiness and the deeper pursuit of truth. The setting includes the World State, a highly controlled environment where 'Community, Identity, Stability' are core principles. The story features characters like Bernard Marx and John the Savage, who challenge the society's values. A key phrase, such as 'Feeling good', encapsulates the superficial happiness promoted by the state. This phrase highlights the contrast between genuine human experience and manufactured contentment, inviting readers to question what constitutes true happiness versus the acceptance of societal imposed illusions.
1.
Identify the phrase in the context that encapsulates the society's approach to happiness.
[2 marks]
2.
Describe in brief the societal goal as described in the context guide.
[2 marks]
3.
What are the names of the two main characters who challenge society's values?
[2 marks]
4.
Explain why the phrase 'Feeling good' is significant in understanding the theme.
[4 marks]
5.
Identify and explain the literary technique used in the phrase 'feeling good'.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse how the setting described helps reinforce the theme of superficial happiness.
[5 marks]
7.
Select the correct description of the society's core principles.
Aa) Freedom, Truth, Happiness
Bb) Community, Identity, Stability
Cc) Individuality, Expression, Joy
Dd) Knowledge, Power, Honor
8.
What is the primary conflict explored in the novel as reflected in the context?
[3 marks]
9.
Describe how the character John the Savage represents a challenge to societal norms.
[5 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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