In page 227 of the novel, Helmholtz discovers the truth behind some the leading morals of society. Here Mustapha Mond reveals that one of his past choices could have resulted in exile. He decides to accept a high position in society in exchange for his freedom to pursue “pure science”. In Mustapha’s explanation, Helmholtz finds the reason why society has to exclude individuals like him and realizes that living alone without the consolidation of anyone is better than as society that constantly emphasizes strict mutual and moral rules on its people.
This passage is significant due to the fact that it shows the truth of the morals of society and especially the implications of science. Mustapha regards science as potential danger to society. He came to this conclusion because “we can’t allow science to undo its own good work. That’s why we so carefully limit the scope of its researches” (227). From here one can sense that a person who tries to find the full extent of his/her profession is likely to see the unfavorable aspects of it and how society limits these things. [Characterization]
Mustapha has internal conflict when he was given the choice to be exiled to an island or have a chance at “Controllership” because the offer having control over a population and pursuing his lifelong desire have equal stance. During that period of indecision he comments that, “happiness is a hard master-particularly other people’s happiness. A much harder master, if one isn’t conditioned to accept it unquestioningly, than truth.” (227). In short, happiness has its own defect in a society that only allows an individual to take one task at a time and create a sense of dependency. [Morals]
This passage also supports the common stereotype that people with similar opinions on life (e.g. individuality) will naturally go to similar places. Soon after the World Controller had ordered Bernard out, he began to explain the benefits of Helmholtz position mentioning that he would find others just like him around the world who also share “unorthodoxy”. This shows that a person who was accustomed to one civilization has a chance to go to a utopia or a place where his freedoms are unrestricted. [Stereotype]
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