Worksheet on Brave New World: Happiness vs Truth
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Scene Summary and Context
In Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World,' society is structured around the pursuit of happiness, achieved through technological control, superficial pleasures, and the suppression of individual thought. The World State ensures stability by conditioning citizens to value comfort over truth, often sacrificing genuine emotions and personal freedom. The character Bernard Marx begins to question this society’s reliance on superficial happiness, feeling disconnected from the otherwise content populace. Key phrases such as 'feelies,' 'community, identity, stability,' and 'hypnopaedic slogans' highlight the mechanisms of societal control. The novel juxtaposes the pursuit of relentless pleasure with the suppression of deeper, meaningful truth, raising questions about the cost of superficial happiness versus authentic fulfillment. This scene introduces the tension between societal stability and individual authenticity, prompting reflection on the value of truth in human life.
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Questions on Happiness vs Truth
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and your understanding of the novel.
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Describe how the society in 'Brave New World' prioritizes happiness over truth.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary device used in the description of societal control mechanisms, such as 'hypnopaedic slogans.'
[2 marks]3.
Explain how Bernard Marx’s feelings reflect the theme of individual questioning in the society.
[3 marks]4.
What is the significance of the phrase 'feelies' in understanding the society’s values?
[2 marks]5.
Choose the correct option: The society's emphasis on happiness has led to:
[1 mark]Aa) Increased individual freedom
Bb) Suppressed personal truth
Cc) Greater intellectual curiosity
Dd) Decreased reliance on technology
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Identify a metaphor used in the scene summary that describes societal control.
[2 marks]7.
Analyze how the novel presents the cost of superficial happiness through its characters or themes.
[5 marks]8.
In your opinion, does the society in 'Brave New World' achieve true happiness? Why or why not?
[4 marks]9.
Write a short paragraph imagining a conversation between Bernard and a society supporter defending the society’s values.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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