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Conclusion

By analyzing Native American beliefs, Christianity, and Fordism it is evident that religion determines your action and your purpose for living.

Contrasts in Religions

The Purpose of Religion in Brave New World

Christianity

Contrast between Societies

- The worship of one god, taking it and stretches it to the point where their beliefs are their life (ex. "Thank God" -> "Thank Ford"

- sign of the cross; sign of the T

- ingesting of the Eucharist; ingesting soma

- singing hymns in church; sing Solidarity hymns

- "The Return of Christ"; "Imminence of His Coming"

Fordism

Religion is utilized to display the differences between London and the savage reservation.

London: (Solidarity service)

- Order

- Harmless to individuals

- No sacrifices required

Savage reservation:

- Chaos -> everyone all over the place

- Violent -> whip

Ridicule Religious Services

- notion that one man is to be worshiped

- is seen above everyone else

- dictates the decisions of others

- is idolized; excitement of His Coming

Solidarity service:

- Bernard Marx-> Acting

- Us today -> Mass-> Paying attention

Savage reservation:

- John wants to participate in rituals

Native Spirituality

Display the extremity of religion

- live on the Reserves; live on a secluded island

- religion teaches them to be one with nature; live in houses made from the land

- have specialized dances/rituals (ex. Rain Dance); have sacrificial rituals

A person's commitment to their religion, regardless of what happens to said person.

Savage reservation:

- Rituals - whipping

- John-> Extremist

Solidarity service:

- Bernard being late-> worried-> punishment?

Religion

  • organized collection of beliefs
  • cultural systems
  • world views
  • freedom and purpose for life
  • several different religions in Brave New World

Perversion of Spirituality

“God isn't compatible with machinery and scientific medicine and universal happiness”

- Mustapha Mond

Service Reversed

Principles Flipped

Symbols Distorted

Priest = World Controller (Mustapha Mond)

Culmination of receiving Jesus = Culmination of an orgy

God = Ford

Salvation = Annihilation

Eucharist = Soma Tablets

Chalice With Blood (wine) = Strawberry Ice cream Soma

Sign of Cross = Sign of the "T"

Orgy Porgy

  • Filled with ritualistic butt slapping
  • Implication of group sex (orgy)
  • Religion has been replaced with a narcotic filled ceremony that enforces happiness

Religion in Brave New World

Why Religion?

  • The religious cues progress the plot
  • It allows the readers to gain an understanding
  • Gives us a greater sense of the satire and the contrast in the brave new world
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