Essay On Brave New World John Character Analysis

Jasmine Van Camp

Mrs. Disabella

H. English 4

25 January 2023

Character Analysis

In Aldous Huxley’s novel Brave New World, a futuristic civilization is portrayed. A futuristic world where everyone is happy, and problems are nonexistent; however, just beyond this utopia is a village filled with people who never got to experience the luxuries of this life. Among this village, is a savage named John. John starts off as an outsider in a village of outsiders. He lives in reservation with his mother, Linda, a former member of the World State, and the rest of their tribe, disconnected from the rest of society. They live as people did in older times, while the rest of society lives a futuristic lifestyle. As the story progresses, John becomes

Fascinated by their lifestyle and satisfied with the answers given, John almost completely transitioned his way of living, leaving only small bits to what Linda had taught him. “Linda never seemed to know,” he spoke, “The old men of the pueblo had much more definite answers,” (Huxley 130.) John soon learned about different traditions that the village held, such as the Antelope Kibe and sacrificial rituals. However, John was never allowed to participate. “Not for you, white-hair […] not for the son of the she-dog,” (Huxley 136). Although he grew up alongside the other participants his entire life, he was denied any participation due to his mother and his appearance. “Why wouldn’t they let me be the sacrifice? […] They disliked me for my complexion. It’s always been like that. Always,” (Huxley 117). He always felt alone, unable to even receive the comfort of a loving mother. “When one’s different, one’s bound to be lonely,” (Huxley 137). John, having told this story to citizens of the World State, Bernard and Lenina, was then offered the opportunity to travel back to London with them. Having been dreaming of this moment all his life, John happily

He was determined to resent civilization and return to his original lifestyle from the village. He promised to perform harsher self-discipline to compromise for the ‘civilized’ nature of the lighthouse. Once settled, John began collecting materials and creating a bow and arrow for hunting. Finding himself singing while working, John was ashamed of his actions and began hitting himself with a handmade whip. Two Delta-Minus land-workers caught sight of this scene and stood in horror as the blood dripped down his back. As the days went on, John continuing his old habits, reporters began appearing, hoping for a glimpse of his ‘peculiar’ behavior; although peculiar to them, Johns actions were normal in his eyes. Daring reporters would attempt to interview John; however, he would yell, Háni! Sons ésto tse-ná,” or “Kohakwa iyathtokyai,” (Huxley 250). He continued his regular daily routine even when a large group of reporters came up to watch him, proving he was fully committed to living his old life. One day, however, John was being harassed by people surrounding the lighthouse, including Lenina. When he saw her, he went into a complete rage and began attacking her with his whip. “Strumpet,” he would yell, “Fitchew,” (Huxley 257). While this act of horror was happening, the bystanders around him began chanting orgy-porgy, leading John to join in and take soma. Upon waking up,