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Brave New World

Aldous Huxley

In a future World State, humans are genetically engineered and socially conditioned into a rigid caste system, kept docile with a pleasure drug called soma. When Bernard Marx and the 'Savage' John challenge this manufactured happiness, they expose the cost of sacrificing freedom for stability.

politicssexualitydrugscensorshipreligion

Why this book is challenged

  • sexually explicit content
  • drug use
  • anti-religious themes
  • offensive language

Challenge History

Mount Si High School

Snoqualmie, Washington

Challenged

Sexually explicit content and drug use themes

October 3, 2022school