Brave New World Blog #2 (Ch. 7-13)

As you read through Brave New World there should be questions that you pose to yourself about how their society works, what possible conflicts may arise, the motivations of a character or characters, the purpose of the novel (what the author wants you to think about), etc. Write out three thought provoking questions that you posed while reading. Then, hypothesize the answer based on what you have read. That means you should have some citations. These answers are not proven yet, but they are not unsubstantiated either, meaning you can't fully prove them, but your answer is based on something specific that you have read. The answer to each question should be at least six sentences...or enough fully discuss, support, and explain your idea.

First Brave New World Reading Entry

Answer the following questions from the first 6 chapters of Brave New World: how have they created equality or conformity? How have they reduced conflict, specifically in regards to religion, relationships, and individual rights? How have they created or forced happiness/conformity? Make a claim about this society as either a utopia or a dystopia based the rest of your blog entry. Please be specific and remember that all answers to these questions should be claims, those claims should be backed by support, and that support should come from textual evidence (quotes).

This is due by midnight on Sunday 11/20. If you are going to KYA be sure to post before you leave.

While writing check out the song "Soma" by the Strokes...an obvious reference to the book if you listen to the lyrics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsbBH93Grp0

Or check out the Smashing Pumpkins' "Soma" about not feeling, but not necessarily an overt reference to the novel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OFIF6X4S-w

Final 1984 Blog

For your final 1984 blog you need to assess the ending of the book. Has Big Brother won? Why/Why not? Propose a way that the One State can be brought down. What do you think happens to Winston Smith at the end of the novel? Support your answer with analysis of specific quotes from the text.

This final post is due before midnight on Tuesday.