Societal dysfunction provokes compelling fantasies, leaving individuals curious about “what ifs” and the possibility of alternate realities. Furthermore, fluctuations in social dynamics create the ideal environment for new ideas and daring literature. Consequently, Aldous Huxley embodied the aforementioned passion for dysfunction during a time when society was exceedingly turbulent; these conditions lead to his creation of the novel Brave New World in 1931. This anti-transcendentalist work depicts the internal struggle for independence while alluding to the difficult feelings associated with isolation, adjustment, and addiction. With a depressed aesthetic, World State’s formidable leaders oppress individuals through the institution of strict