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Savage Society In Brave New World

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The division that occurs between savage and civilized societies is rooted in factors that society views as normal, but when the savages and civilized society mix, it can lead to corrupt morality, negative perception of human beings, and the death of the savage. A savage society is stereotyped as people who are usually violent, without manners, and animalistic. Civilized society is usually associated with law and order, while savage society is associated with chaos and impulsive decision-making. Examples of these are observed in Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut, and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Aldous Huxley, Kurt Vonnegut, and Mary Shelley have written stories that discuss how the savage society dies out …show more content…

In the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, John couldn’t handle the civilized world anymore, “The door of the lighthouse was ajar. 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). John died because he couldn’t deal with the civilized society and itS rules. John saw things in a more human way, such as wanting meaningful relationships and having a full awareness of his life rather than relying on soma for happiness. He tried to keep his innocence as before, but failed when society became too much for him. He fell into sinful actions, such as taking soma and messing with women. He tried to rebel against society by running away to a lighthouse. He failed because he let the society corrupt him, which lead to his death. John’s death symbolizes a failed rebellion against the civilized society. John tried to run away from the horrific society wherein his mother had been killed and people didn’t have full control of their own lives. John killing himself was the only way for him to purify his soul from the civilized

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