Learning Goal: Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of

agreement and disagreement, and qualify or justify personal views and understanding and
make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.

Background: BNW is a dystopian satire. Therefore, it was written by an author intent on

delivering both a social and political message to society. The setting, content and characters
will relate to controversial and often shocking issues that the author believed must be explored to
improve or even preserve humanity.
Directions: When you read a satire, it is important that you understand the social and political
issues that are explored in the text. Furthermore, you must be able apply your opinion and values
to events in the story in order to accurately evaluate the authors tone and message. Therefore,
complete the following questions and activities to organize and connect your prior knowledge to the
issues we will critique in the novel.
Issue #1 = Conformity
List 3 ways pressure has been or currently is place upon you to conform.

List 2 ways you might resist conformity.

List 1 reason it is important to conform.

List 1 reason it is important to resist conformity.

Issue #2 = Societal Taboos

Explain your views / values in connection to each of the following social taboo, as well as, what
you believe popular (majority of society) opinion to be concerning each taboo.
1. Abortion / Birth Control

2. Mood Altering Medication / Drugs

3. Censorship

4. Medical Technology / Genetic Engineering

5. Euthanasia / Ageing

6. Cheating / Monogamy / Marriage

Issue #3 = Human Nature

Answer the following questions.
1. What traits are considered attractive in our society? Why?

2. What role do you feel a persons physical appearance plays in their day to day activities, as well
as, the accomplishment of their long term goals?

Issue #4 = Societal Views

Complete the following survey AND defend / explain your opinions

Would you like to live in a world.

1. that assigns you a specific job based upon your physical and mental abilities, as well as provides
you with training to be successful in your field.
Yes, because ___________________________________________________________

No, because ____________________________________________________________

2. with no biological parents; rather, everyone is genetically manufactured with an appearance and
intellect suitable for the role they will play in society.
Yes, because ___________________________________________________________
No, because ____________________________________________________________
3. void of monogamy; rather, everyone belongs to everyone else and promiscuity is the norm.
Yes, because ___________________________________________________________
No, because ____________________________________________________________
4. with no bills or taxes; instead, the government provides for your needs and wants.
Yes, because ___________________________________________________________
No, because ____________________________________________________________
5. where negative emotions can be quickly cured or avoided by the use of government issued
designer narcotics.
Yes, because ___________________________________________________________
No, because ____________________________________________________________
6. where entertainment is all about sensationalism and movies have progressed to a level that
allows the viewer to actually feel the emotions and sensations actors experience on stage.
Yes, because ___________________________________________________________
No, because ____________________________________________________________
7. where history, literature and art are considered bunk (useless); therefore, focus is placed on
technology and the present.
Yes, because ___________________________________________________________
No, because ____________________________________________________________
8. where suffering and longing are unknown because societies main goal is instant gratification.
Yes, because ___________________________________________________________
No, because ____________________________________________________________