1) Chapter six is structurally broken into three parts. What is the chapter as a whole about (think theme) and what do each of the parts represent?
2) What does "a gramme is time save nine" mean? What is the allusion? (page 89)
3) In part 1 of chapter six Bernard wants to be alone with Lenina. How does she react?
4) "Talking? But what about?" Walking and talking -- that seemed a very odd way of spending an afternoon" (page 89). What is significant about this quote?
5) How is Bernard in rebellion against society? Why?
6) "All the same," Lenina insisted. " I do like him. He has such awfully nice hands. And the way he moves his shoulders -- that's very attractive...but I wish he weren't so odd." (page 94) Whats significant about this quote?
7) Who is Mustapha Mond? Who does the name allude to? Why do you think Huxley used this allusion in the book?
8) "Those who are born in the Reservation -- and remember, my dear young lady...remember that in the Reservation, children are still born, yes, actually born..." (102). What is significant about this quote?
9) What are you thoughts about Bernard being sent to Iceland? Is this revenge?
10) What do you think will happen in chapter 7.
11) A Brave New World is one of the most consistently banned books because according to censors "It challenges family values." Do you agree with this assertion? Why or why not?
12) Describe some of the things Lenina and Bernard see on the reservation and their reactions.
13) Compare the spiritual ritual on the reservation with the "orgy-porgy" ritual in society? Doe they serve the same purpose? Why or why not?
14) There are allusions to Macbeth on page 116 and 117 - find and list them.
15) "Linda had come from the Other Place long ago, before he was born, with a man who was his father" (118). What is the significance of this?
16) How is Linda described? What might this mean?
17) John is an allusion to John the Baptist. What might this mean?
18) List three things Linda says in her long monologue at the end of the chapter.
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