Brave New World

Overall, I had a positive reaction to Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. I thought it was different from other futuristic society novels I had read, such as The Giver or even the popular Hungar Games. The most interesting aspect of Brave New World was the complete lack of an enemy to really hate. There was no supreme power to hate, as it truly seemed that those in the higher government were trying to bring true happiness. I truly respected the Controller, as he gave up what could have been true happiness on the island to take his place among society to try and ensure its happiness for all. He admits, "That's how I paid. By choosing to serve happiness." (229). Sure this may not be complete happiness, but who is to say it does not work for them? If they are ignorant of the joys that human feelings and attachment can bring, then is it really hurting them to not subject them to the misery that sometimes accompanies this feeling? Overall, I really enjoyed this novel, and found its message though-provoking.