Caliban is unable to fit in to Prospero’s civilization, much in the same way John the Savage cannot reconcile himself to the civilized world. Caliban resents Prospero for stealing his home, which angers Prospero, causing him to treat Caliban even more harshly. This civilization includes Caliban being introduced to liquor, which he abuses. Prospero enslaves Caliban in hopes of “civilizing” him. In The Tempest, Prospero and his daughter are exiled to an island inhabited by one other individual, Caliban.

John is quoting from Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Question: What effect does John’s frequent quotation of Shakespeare have on the novel?Īnswer: Shakespeare’s passionate, meaningful writings about human relationships and life’s struggle portray the exact things the World State attempts to eliminate.Īnswer: John the Savage refers to civilization as a “brave new world,” initially with hope and enthusiasm and then with bitterness and irony. How well do you understand Brave New World? Answer these Brave New World comprehension questions and find out.

Chapter 7 brave new world summary