How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Part.Paragraph)
Quote #13
"In the end," said Mustapha Mond, "the Controllers realized that force was no good. The slower but infinitely surer methods of ectogenesis, neo-Pavlovian conditioning and hypnopædia…" (3.184)
Rock smashes scissors, scissors cut paper, paper covers rock, and science beats force. The question is, is there a difference between control by "force" and control by "science?" Can "science" be seen as just another—if more sophisticated—form of violence?
Quote #14
"It only remained to conquer old age."
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"All the physiological stigmata of old age have been abolished. And along with them, of course…"
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"Along with them all the old man's mental peculiarities. Characters remain constant throughout a whole lifetime." (3.228-235)
Old age is dangerous for a number of reasons in Brave New World. Mustapha argues that man thinks more in his old age. Of course, this means that thought itself—like science—is inherently dangerous. Physical deterioration remained a problem, but the fact that old age is defined as a problem at all reflects the State's stance that individuals exist only to serve the community.
Quote #15
Henry Foster had had his machine wheeled out of its lock-up and, when Lenina arrived, was already seated in the cockpit, waiting.
"Four minutes late," was all his comment, as she climbed in beside him.
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"There's the Red Rocket," said Henry, "just come in from New York." Looking at his watch. "Seven minutes behind time," he added, and shook his head. (4.1.29-32)
Henry's character reflects an obsession with exactitude in the new world.