Brave New World: 10

"Old men in the bad old days used to renounce, retire, take to religion, spend their time reading, thinking--thinking!" -pg. 55

Once again, Huxley makes use of alliteration. Here, in this quote from the Controller, Mustapha Mond, he is describing what life was like before this new age. Because the author uses this device, he gains credibility in the mind of the reader and emphasizes the point he's trying to make.

I find it amusing that everyone in this society is so against the idea of free thought- or free anything actually. The Controller was appalled that men used to think before this system of embryos being "decanted" rather than born, and everything is regulated in a factory setting, rather than by chance in real life. In a way, the thought of humans not having the right to think for themselves is insulting and dehumanizing. On the other hand, I think a society without free thought- or maybe even restricted thought- has the potential to have a positive impact. As the D.H.C. brags, there is no war or unrest in the utopia. Whether that could or would happen in real life remains unknown until we try something new.

Brave New World: 12

"'No civilization without social stability. No social stability without individual stability.'" -pg. 42

Here we see a triple-whammy of rhetorical devices: metaphor, alliteration, and repetition. First, the author presents this theme, or motto, at the factory-actually of this utopian society. He reinforces this theme multiple times throughout the book, as well as using words and phrases beginning with the same sounds.

Huxley also throws in a few metaphors. "His voice was a trumpet." -pg. 42

"The machine turns, turns and must keep on turning--for ever. It is death if it stands still." -pg. 42

By doing this, Huxley emphasizes his point, subconsciously persuading the reader to agree with him.

And altogether, the author gains credibility by utilizing countless rhetorical strategies throughout the novel.