1. What was the climax of the story? Some of you have already talked about this in class, but I want each group to come to a consensus.
2. What was the social commentary?
3. Why did you like/dislike the novel? Don't just say "I thought the story was good"... I want some opinion and thought, here! Also, I don't want you to write "it sucked" without backing up your opinion with some good, critical comments. Think of a movie review. Those reviewers never just say "it sucked"... they give evidence and details.And... it's okay to dislike your book!

1.The climax of the story may be when John throws out the Soma out of the hospital window. That resulted in a violent riot with the Deltas because the people living there were too dependent on the drug. Since they were infants, they were programed to think that the drugs were essential to them. After this incident, Bernald and Helmholtz to leave the World State and join others that does not quite fit into the World State.

2. I again think that this social commentary is mainly about propaganda. Propaganda is normally one sided information that can stimulate nationalism or gain support. Like soma, it is used to keep the people happy. Propaganda can be used for political reasons or religious reasons. If most of the people are supporting a cause, it discourages idividualism.

3. Brave New World was an interesting book since it portrayed our present society as an extreme. This comparison helps the reader understand why/how some people like John may feel out of place with the World State.