Brave New World Chapter 5

1. What would Michael Pollan (Remember? The Omnivore's Dilemma) say about the first paragraph in Chapter 5?

Michael Pollan wold say that this almost what we have now; as we currently do process cattle in a very similar way; the cattle is all crowded together, and they are all "enhanced" with hormones, as we also do now, and they are slaughtered in a factory-like way, as we do now.

2. Do you see any similarities with World State views death as compared to the Hindus? How does Lenina's remembrance of hypopedia compare with Plato's Republic?

The World State's view of death is almost like death is just an inexorable part of life; just another part of the cycle, although it is unclear what their views are on the afterlife, or if they believe there is one.

3. What do you think of Lenina's and Henry night out on the town?

I think that Lenina's and Henry's night out on the town seems to be superficial; they seem to glide through it, not really noticing anything, or actually reflecting on any beauty.

4. Why do you think Huxley uses the word "pneumatic" to refer to some female characters?

I think Huxley uses the word pneumatic to refer to some female characters because they seem to be almost robot-like.

5. What is Solitary Service and what are Bernard's feelings towards it?

Solitary Service is a almost prayerish service in which the entire mass of people attending participate in an orgy. Bernard does not like it; all he can see are the women's eyebrows.