Sep 8, 2008

Brave New World | Chapter 16 Summary and Analysis

Summary
Bernard, Helmholtz, and the Savage are ushered into Mustapha Mond’s office. Bernard takes the most uncomfortable chair as far back in the room as possible. Helmholtz seats himself in the most comfortable chair, and the Savage paces the room. He pages through a Bible-like book for the New World, My Life and Work by Our Ford, but finds it uninteresting.

As he enters, Mond’s first sentence is to the Savage, stating truthfully the Savage’s dislike for this society. Quoting Shakespeare, Mond says that he is one of the few who has read the plays. He reminds Bernard...