Having a false sense of superiority because of John, he begins to openly criticize some of the things in the brave new world; but he lacks the courage of his convictions and when put to the test, he always fails. In the end, Bernard chooses to leave the mainstream of the brave new world and go with Helmholtz to an isolated rebel island in search of greater individual freedom. Helmholtz is mostly distinguished in the novel as Bernard's only friend. He is a powerfully built man, who is deep-chested, broad-shouldered, huge, yet agile; in sharp contrast to Bernard, Huxley says that physically he is "every centimeter an Alpha-plus.
Even when Bernard deserts him for awhile, Helmholtz eagerly renews the friendship when Bernard is ready. He sees in Bernard a fellow Alpha who questions the brave new world.
In truth, he is much more of a rebel than Bernard. That is why he is finally banished to an island of his choice. Helmholtz is attracted to the Savage and befriends him. Bernard is clearly jealous of their easy relationship, but Helmholtz is a much more trusting and intelligent individual than Bernard. Because of his knowledge, Helmholtz has no fear of the Controller and even dares to question him, just like the Savage.
Lenina is important in the novel because of the affect that she has on Bernard and the Savage. She has bought into philosophies of the brave new world; although intelligent, she prefers to submit to her conditioning and not cause waves. There are moments of non-conformity in her, but she resolutely curbs such tendencies, preferring to be a silent member of the social stability. When her friend Fanny suggests that she is seeing too much of Foster and is destined to get herself in trouble for it, Lenina heeds the advice and turns her attention to Bernard.
She travels with him to the Savage Reservation, where she meets John and is immediately attracted to him. Since she is a true product of the brave new world, she shuns traditional human emotions and sees sex as only a casual involvement.
As a result, she cannot understand why the Savage shows no interest in her physically. Frustrated by the fact that John has not seduced her, she decides she will attack him. Finding him alone in his apartment, she undresses and tries to embrace him. The Savage, who condemns the promiscuity of the brave new world, is horrified at her forwardness and strikes out at her. Later in the novel, when John is being accosted by the crowds at the lighthouse, Lenina comes to try and help him.
Misunderstanding her purpose, he is enraged by her presence and whips her. Although John is very attracted to her, he punishes himself for thinking "evil" thoughts about her. The conflict he has over Lenina contributes to his misery that leads to his suicide. Linda was created in the new world and abandoned in the old, carrying John, her illegitimate son. What is soma? How are the castes different? What are the sexual norms of the World State?
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