How Does Huxley Use Syntax In Brave New World

Written by Aldous Huxley in 1931 soon after World War l, Brave New World is seen as a prophetic book that defined the coming century. Inspired by the H.G. Well’s utopian novels, Brave New World chronicled the lives of three people, Bernard, John, and Lenina. Alfred Thodey of Camberwell told the Customs Minister of the “crimes committed in thy name” because banning the book was an “unwarrantable interference.” Brave New World presents inevitable problems the world must face in order to keep a society that places trust in the people rather than in a harsh government. The reality of the world after World War 1, U.S. isolation and the Great Depression almost a century ago left a print on the ideologies of the 21st century. Affected by words and

They pushed it open and walked into a shuttered twilight. Through an archway on the further side of the room they could see the bottom of the staircase that led up to the higher floors. Just under the crown of the arch dangled a pair of feet” (Huxley 259). The imagery created in this passage through Huxley’s syntax creates levels of suspense with each short sentence. Each short sentence builds up suspense like rungs on a latter, however the simple wording keeps the book at a calm sense. Using simple words such as, “just under,” and “dangled” creates a sense of simplicity to connect back to John’s status as a savage. However, by using “twilight,” created a sense loneliness, perhaps trying to imply John’s damnation to being eternally alone. Lenina, upon meeting is described “ ‘Oh, she’s a splendid girl. Wonderfully pneumatic. I’m surprised you haven’t met her” (Huxley 44) by the director. Huxley’s wording presents the standard of women in this dystopian world setting. Further shows that most women were there to pleasure. In Brave New World, Huxley’s captivating syntax and imagery forges unforgettable