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An 8 page paper which examines critical
analyses to Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" as it relates to theme. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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their identity, and a people who are under the control of a severe form of government. With such a brief synopsis we can see that the story has the ability
to possess many themes. And, while Huxley himself argued that the theme was directly related to the effects that science has on humanity, others delve deeper. In the following paper
we examine what various critics have to say in regards to the theme of "Brave New World." Themes and Critics One particular author, in an article that critically
examines many of Huxleys stories, focuses on the themes of dark and light in "Brave New World." The author states that "Brave New World (1932) explores colorlessness, the polar opposite
of positive mystical color imagery. This dystopian novel, continuing to reflect Huxleys spiritual crisis, portrays a strictly controlled society which has scientifically eliminated individuality" (Paulsell 81). As we note, when
we read the story, all happiness is actually programmed through various perspectives. For example, it is "programmed through sexual freedom and a drug (soma) which creates feelings of euphoria. Scent
and color organs provide music and momentary pictures on the ceiling such as an artificial tropical sunset followed by a bogus sunrise (51)" (Paulsell 81). It is in these
regards that Paulsell argues for Huxleys use of light: "In this synthetic world Huxley eschews bright primary color imagery in favor of dull, dark hues which border on colorlessness. To
identify the stereotyped levels of society, for example, Deltas wear khaki, Epsilons (genetically manipulated to be stupid) wear black, hard working Alphas wear grey, upper-caste Gammas wear green, and so
on" (81). This particular outlook on the theme argues that the drab colors serve a very powerful utilitarian purpose: "they in no way lead to creativity outside of this genetically
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