Aldous Huxley chooses to include references to the literary works of Shakespeare many places in his novel Brave New World. ... Shakespeare's The Tempest is the play from which the phrase originates. ... The quotations of Shakespeare throughout the duration of the book also emphasize the emotionless society of the World State. ... John, in response to Lenina, calls upon memories of Romeo and Juliet as well as other plays by Shakespeare. ... Shakespeare and his works point out many specific aspects of this "utopian- society. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate