Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Brave New World, Chapter 8, Blog #9

Summary:
Bernard is wonders about John's life so John tells him his life story.  His mom slept around, his mom didn't know how to mend clothes, and he had blonde hair. When John finishes his stories, Bernard asks him if he wants to come back to London with them. John said yes but asks if Linda can come. So it is decided that if Bernard can get permission, John and Linda will go back with Bernard and Lenina. John then asks Bernard if Lenin and him are married. Bernard says no which makes John very happy.


Vocab:
Precipice- noun. a cliff with a vertical, nearly vertical or overhanging face




Importance of Chapter:

We find out what it was like for John to live in the Savage Reservation. We learn that John and Bernard are both outsiders. 

1 comment:

  1. Polly, see if you can pick up literary elements/devices. The class talked a few days ago about making sure the blog contained the following: 1) Summary, 2) Importance, 3) Vocabulary Words, 4) Literary Elements. You will be graded for each of these.

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