Brave New World - Technology
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on themes of technology in Brave New World, designed for Year 9 students to develop analytical and creative writing skills.
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Brave New World - Technology
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In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, the society is highly dependent on advanced technological processes that control every aspect of individuals' lives. From genetic engineering to psychological conditioning, technology is used to maintain order and stability. The World State employs mass reproduction, where humans are created and conditioned in Hatcheries, ensuring that each individual is suited to their predetermined role. The use of the 'Bokanovsky Process' produces multiple identical copies of humans, symbolising uniformity and control. Citizens are conditioned through hypnopaedic slogans, such as 'Ending is Better than Mending', which reinforce societal norms. The society's reliance on technology is shown through the widespread use of the drug soma, which relieves discomfort and ensures passive happiness among the populace. This reliance on technological control raises questions about free will, individuality, and the ethical implications of technological manipulation of human life.
1.
Summarise in your own words the role of technology in maintaining societal stability in Brave New World.
[2 marks]2.
Identify and explain one technological process mentioned in the context that controls human reproduction.
[2 marks]3.
What is the purpose of hypnopaedic slogans in the society depicted? Give an example.
[2 marks]4.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the drug 'soma' in the society?
[1 mark]Aa) A medication for physical ailments
Bb) A tool for genetic engineering
Cc) A drug used to suppress discomfort and promote passive happiness
Dd) A device for controlling reproduction
5.
Analyse how the use of technological processes like the Bokanovsky Process reflects the society's values.
[4 marks]6.
Describe in a paragraph how technology influences individual freedom in Brave New World.
[4 marks]7.
Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine a society where technology is used to eliminate all differences among people. Write a short essay discussing the potential advantages and disadvantages of such a society.
[6 marks]8.
List three ethical questions raised by the use of technology in Brave New World.
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- 12/31/2025
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