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A Brave New World Quote Analysis

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In the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, the motto “Community, Identity, Stability” is the basis of the entire society. This motto is used to maintain order and create a seemingly pleasant environment and lifestyle for the citizens. These three words are often seen as positive, and as something to aspire to, especially when put together. However, these words take on completely new meanings when introduced in this novel. “Community, Identity, Stability” is used as a reminder that everyone belongs to a certain caste and must conform to the norms that are set in place for them, in order for society to remain stable. Children are born into a certain community. The society is based on a caste system, therefore, community is forced upon them and engraved into their brains throughout their youth. This is demonstrated when Henry says “Fine to think we can go on being socially useful even after we’re dead. Making plants grow” (63). It is clear that everyone has been taught that they are a part of a greater purpose and that it is not their job to be an individual, they must constantly contribute to improving the community; dead or alive. Having no parents or real families, …show more content…

The use of Bokanovsky’s process, a process in which a single egg will bud and divide into upwards of 96 embryos, which then become human, is how they classify and constrict their citizens into a certain class. Every caste has certain certain characteristics and colours assigned to them, and children are taught through loud speakers to be content with their caste, and to dislike all other castes. For example, Beta children will hear “I’m awfully glad i’m a beta, because I don’t work so hard. And then we are much better than the Gammas and Deltas…(22). Children grow up This trains citizens to feel pride in their standing and ultimately stabilize

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