Individualism And Individuality In Aldous Huxleys Brave...

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, â€Å"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment†. And how true that is. We learn from a young age that it is better to fit in than stand out and that if one does stand out they will be ridiculed and teased into conforming. Our society stifles individuality and hides how they truly feel in order to fit in. Not only that, but we tend to stifle emotions in our society just as much as individualism. We refuse to create actual bonds with one another, never truly opening up to others and to the possibilities of love and pain. There is a similar society presented in Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. Both societies would much rather engage in â€Å"easy†¦show more content†¦Our own society has a social hierarchy that prevents us from being individuals. We are either a part of the upper, middle or lower class; and some of us continuously strive to be on top for material re asons that do not allow us to embrace individuality. Therefore, our hierarchy has driven us to strive for collectivism while the society of Brave New World makes sure that its citizens are content with their status and community, both eliminating individuality. What about the people who do not or refuse to fit in? Well, there are always going to be those who do not wish to â€Å"†¦sandpaper themselves down to fit society’s expectations, and because their behavior or appearance doesn’t quite match the herd, they are pushed further and further to the periphery of a community† (Joanna Cannon para 4). This is exactly what happens with Bernard and John the Savage. As an Alpha, Bernard is to be of a specific build and height, one that he falls short to. He disagrees with a lot of his society’s views; and as a result of being ostracized by his associates, he begins to counter them. He refuses to consume soma, a drug frequently taken by everyone, and would rather spend time alone than with his community. This only causes people to find him stranger which separates him even more. In John’s case, he is so overwhelmed with the oddness of this â€Å"brave new world† and chooses himself to push further from the community by moving out to a lighthouse. I have witnessedShow MoreRelatedDystopian Society1142 Words   |  5 PagesDark A Dystopian Society is a civilization that dehumanizes individuals and strips them of their individuality. Within this society, the government monitors and controls the citizen’s every move and beliefs. This type of society can be seen in Brave New World, written by Aldous Huxley, where Huxley describes a perfect vision of a â€Å"Utopian† future. 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