Brave New World - Chapter 13

Consider the following:

• From Lenina's conversation with Henry Foster, to what extent do you think she's turned out to be different? ("But he's the one I want ... I shall always like him.")


• Be ready to comment on John's declaration of love. What does he mean by "At Malpais you had to bring her the skin of a mountain lion..."


• How does Lenina react to this? "What a horrible idea!" What idea does she consider so horrible?


• "The strongest oaths are straw to the fire in the blood" p159. What does this quote reveal of Jonh's feelings?


• What makes John get so furious? "Whore! Impudent strumpet!" This is a quote from Othello, as he mistakenly believes his wife Desdemona has committed adultery and ends up murdering her. What does John do?


• What happens at the end of the chapter - p 162?