Brave New World: 9

IRONY

" 'O brave new world,' he repeated. 'O brave new world that has such people in it. Let's start at once.' " page 139

At the point on the book, John has just been told that he will be able to go home with Bernard and Lenina. Perhaps he is excited because he will be able to go to the place where his mother always praised. Or maybe he is anticipating a great community where the people will accept him, unlike his current situation. However, this is ironic because the reader knows that this is not the place he is thinking of. We understand that while this society might not be savage, it sure is like a cult. He is going to have the same hardships he had at this new place as he did back where he was born. There is nothing brave about these new people. In fact, they are quite the opposite. They got rid of all suffering, pain, and hardships. There is absolutely nothing for them to be brave for!