The Importance of “Soma” in Brave New World.

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What is the importance of Soma in Brave New World Soma is one of the most powerful symbols of control in Brave New World It is a pleasure drug that keeps people calm happy and obedient Through soma Aldous Huxley shows how science can destroy freedom by giving false peace and artificial joy Tool of Control and Stability The World State uses soma to control its people The Controller encourages everyone to take it daily When people feel pain fear or sadness they take soma and forget all their problems Mustapha Mond says Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the overcompensation for misery The State keeps citizens peaceful by removing their power to think Soma becomes a political weapon that replaces freedom with comfort Substitute for Religion and Faith In the World State religion no longer exists Instead of God people worship Ford and find peace in

soma During the Solidarity Service Clara Deterding cries Oh he s coming showing that soma works like a holy experience It gives a feeling of union and joy but hides emptiness inside Escape from Pain and Reality Citizens take soma to escape pain boredom or thought The drug works like an easy dream It removes guilt memory and moral feeling Linda John s mother dies after taking too much soma Her death shows the danger of living in illusion The drug kills not only the body but also the soul s strength to face the truth In short Soma is the heart of Huxley s warning It kills pain but also thought It gives peace but steals freedom Through soma Huxley illustrates how happiness can become the most insidious form of slavery

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