Chapter 4
-Bernard is introduced: characterization in the conversation with Lenina.
---Not confident with woman
---Awkward and Self-conscience
-The Epsilon repeats and repeats "roof" as if it is the only word in his vocabulary...its the most important one.
-Sexual references start once Henry and Lenina are in the Helicopter.
---I really don't want to put examples but the text can be found on page 61-62
-"Like aphides and ants..." literally and figurative.
---They are beneath her in status and she sees them as small insects.
Part 2
-Bernard's point of view: we still get the same characterization from (awkward, out of place) and this part even reinforces his lonesomeness, or individuality.
Helmholtz Watson: opposite of Bernard but they both feel like outcasts, they bond over this thought
Chapter 5
-SOMA: drug that makes reality foggy and promotes sexuality.
-Henry and Lenina go through what seems like a regular day in the life of a BNW Alpha. Golf, soma, sex and contraceptives.
-Okay now about this cult. When they pass around the cup, they all try to prove themselves to each other by being committed to the culture.
---Sex is a religion essentially.
Chapter 6
-I think the most important part about this chapter is the fact that Bernard feels like his own person.
---individuality is found in a society that doesn't allow you to be yourself, its all about community.
---he finds himself within nature which is something that different religions and cultures promote in order to "find yourself". This is what (I think) Bernard felt when he looked at the ocean.
-My question is why he takes a lot of soma and has relations with her right after the individuality part?
-He asked director for permission to go with Lenina but the subject brings up emotions within the director which he doesn't like so he tries to threatin
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