Brave New World part 2

As I kept reading Brave New World, I found out that there were certain characters,such as Bernard and Hemholtz, that were not completely satisfied with their dystopian life(no really?). When Bernard and Lenina go to New Mexico, they meet John, who is also unhappy with his life. Through this we see people who live in two different worlds and are still not satisfied. I feel as though this was Huxley's message to those who would prefer life in the World State and those who prefer life in our world. No matter what the reader's opinions are about which world is better, Huxley shows how each world has its faults.                                                                                       

  Since the Dystopia genre is all about futuristic "utopian" societies that might not be just that, Brave New World can clearly be put under that genre. The more I read the more I found faults with that world. One is the obvious lack of privacy. When Lenina commented that the only time one can be alone without raising suspicions is bed time, I felt very uneasy. If everyone is programed to love the World State and be content with their lives, then why is there such an intrusion on your private life? This shows the shady practices of the World State. Another scene I felt uneasy with was when the director publicly tried to humiliate Bernard.In a place where stabilty reigns, why would one feel the need to do such a thing? If that world is so perfect then the idea of making a point to help society shouldn't exist because everyone should do as they're told. This is just another scene that depicts the controllers have to be very strict because they dont want to lose order. Maybe someone in the past has tried to break free and/or start a revolution?                                                                                                                                                 So far the novel is reminding me of my favorite dystopian film, V for Vendetta. In both the novel and the movie, the setting is a future London in which people have very strict laws that they must adhere to. The government in V for Vendetta is totalitarian and so are the leaders of the World State. While both the film and the book are entertaining, I feel as though they strive to send the warning: Be careful for this is what the world might be like in the future(if it’s not already happening). The authors( for V for Vendetta was a graphic novel originally) are trying to make an allegory for oppression by the government and the use of brainwashing, both issues that are prevalent today.