Write a three to four page paper exploring the relevance of Brave New World to our present situation. Compare our society to the industrial society depicted in Brave New World. To what extent are these societies similar? Are there significant differences? Is Huxley’s projection of a World State prescient? Be sure to address at least three of the following issues: consumption and consumerism; drugs and pharmaceuticals; love, sex, and relationships; media and entertainment; class divisions; art; religion; science. Integrate some of Huxley’s analysis, warnings, and prescriptions in Brave New World Revisited into your discussion.
Follow the guidelines for papers set forth in the syllabus. Be sure to draw upon at least three passages from Brave New World as well as at least one reference to Brave New World Revisited. Your essay should include a clear and substantive thesis. Feel free to draw upon secondary sources that are clearly attributed. You are expected to do your own work. Do not plagiarize. Freewrite, outline, draft and revise. Process matters. Use MLA format for citations. The assignment is due January 14.
