Brave New World: Technology Analysis & Annotation
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on analysis and annotation of the themes related to technology in Brave New World, designed for Grade 8 students to deepen understanding of literary techniques and themes.
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Brave New World: Technology Analysis & Annotation
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, technology is portrayed as a pervasive force shaping society. The novel depicts a future where advances in genetic engineering, conditioning, and automation create a highly controlled, superficially happy population. The scene describes the Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Centre, where human life is artificially produced and conditioned for societal roles. Phrases such as 'the Bokanovsky process' and 'hypnopaedic learning' highlight the technological mastery over human development. This environment reflects themes of dehumanization and the loss of individuality, raising questions about the ethical implications of technological progress. Huxley's use of clinical, detached language emphasizes the mechanized nature of this society, contrasting sharply with traditional human experiences. The control of emotions and thoughts through technology is central to the novel's critique of a future driven by technological advancements that prioritize stability and conformity over personal freedom.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and your understanding of technology in Brave New World.
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What is the Bokanovsky process, and how does it relate to the novel's depiction of technology?
[2 marks]2.
Describe the tone of the language used in the scene summary. How does it reflect the society's view of technology?
[2 marks]3.
Identify two literary techniques used to describe technology in the scene summary.
Aa) Metaphor and simile
Bb) Clinical language and contrast
Cc) Personification and hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration and rhyme
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Explain how the phrase 'hypnopaedic learning' exemplifies technological influence in the society.
[2 marks]5.
What ethical questions does the depiction of genetic engineering in the scene prompt?
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Identify and explain one example of how Huxley’s language conveys the dehumanization of society.
[2 marks]7.
How does the scene’s setting reflect the novel’s critique of technology?
[2 marks]8.
Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine a scene set in a future society where technology controls human emotions. Write a brief description (20 lines) of this environment. Include specific sensory details and societal norms.
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