Brave New World

Through the author’s manipulation of word choice, the reader can infer that the brave new world’s society is based on advanced technology and science. Words such as "laboratories" and "microscopes" are generally used in an environment that relates to the field of science. One wouldn't typically find microscopes in the kitchen after all. By using these diction words to help describe the scene, the reader can infer from common knowledge the location must be some form of science practice. Another give away that Brave New World is a place of innovative technologies would be the building’s name: “Conditioning Centre.” Its uncommon in most societies if not all for "conditioning" to be immoral, based on the practice is a science to rid free will. With this part of the text, the reader can assume the Brave New World is an advanced society with developed ideals.

The numerous mental images depicted in Brave New World — “microscopes,” “polished tubes,” laboratories filled with white coats and zygotes — conveys Huxley’s concept of a world filled with technological advances. When one reads the words “Hatchery and Conditioning Centre,” immediately subjects being hatched and molded comes to mind. Although it is not known what is being hatched from the passage, the reader can infer that a thirty-four story building is there for a lot more than brooding poultry. Once introduced inside of the building, the author gives a description of the laboratories within. As the Director enters the “Fertilizing Room,” the author creates a room of silence, occupied by three hundred Fertilizers in unison “bent over their instruments.” These are professors

Through the author’s manipulation of word choice, the reader can infer that the brave new world’s society is based on advanced technology and science. Words such as "laboratories" and "microscopes" are generally used in an environment that relates to the field of science. One wouldn't typically find microscopes in the kitchen after...