Brave New World By Aldous Huxley - 1090 Words

Usually in high school or even in real world events, if one doesn’t fall into the social norms of their peers, they become socially excluded from social events. In most cases, people in high school could agree with this statement. If one doesn’t dress the way people dress, socialize the way they do, and even act the way their peers do, not only would they be excluded from any social life but they would also feel very lonely. In the story Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, one could compare Bernard Marx to the lonely kid at school who feels isolated and criticized by his peers. Bernard s physique and high level of status makes him feel so out of place and insecure. On Pg.67, Huxley describes him in a way that gives us an insight on how†¦show more content†¦Even though in this society each individual doesn’t have a family, he was still somewhat cut off from his fellow Alphas and it made him distant. Not out of spitefulness but just jealousy, Bernard shows a little criticism and enviousness in a scene with Helmholtz Watson on page 68, â€Å"Bernard hypocritically agreed, wishing as he spoke the words, that he could have as many girls as Helmholtz did, and with as little trouble.†. This gives the audience an even bigger insight on the difference between an Alpha and Bernard. It also shows the audience that Bernard has been rejected one to many times before and that it is hard for him to even get a girl because of his looks and reputation. One learns a lot about the character Bernard Marx by the way Aldous Huxley describes him through other characters. For example on page 44, Lenina and Fanny are talking about Bernard and Lenina says â€Å"Why not? Bernard’s and Alpha Plus. Besides, he asked me to go to one of the savage reservations with him.†, then Fanny in response says, â€Å"But his reputation?†. The audience can assume from this conversation between Lenina and Fanny that Fanny definitely doesn’t support Lenina about hanging out with Bernard. Huxley gives the audience a glimpse of what â€Å"others† see in him, an