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Civilization In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World

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Huxley is showcasing how advance and different society is today. Civilization has taken a huge toll on Lenina's life, therefore she had no idea that people could live like the Indians. Uncivilization is still out there in their so called world, but no one really focuses on it. They have a different approach at living, so it's shock for Lenina.Lenina asks " But how can they live like this?"( P.105). Lenina's reaction is a clear representation that she is surprisingly shocked about the Indians way of living. She can't comprehend why they live an uncivilized life.

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