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Aldous Huxley’sBrave New World

It is an accepted fact that all writers draw upon their own frame of reference when they write. Sometimes, their experiences are cleverly disguised; while other times, they are crystal clear. One can see by reading, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World that many of his own personal experiences are juxtaposed in his work. Both of Huxley's parents were members of the intellectual elite. His father was the son of Thomas Henry Huxley, a great biologist who collaborated on the development of the theory of evolution. His mother was the sister of Mrs. Humphrey Ward, the novelist; the niece of Matthew Arnold, the poet; and the granddaughter of Thomas Arnold, a famous educator. Clearly, his genetic heritage and upbringing had a distinct effect on his writings.
Huxley's uniqueness was apparent from his earliest years. As a young child, he was respected for his alertness, inquisitiveness and intelligence far beyond his years. Huxley ascribed to the belief that individuality is crucial for freed...

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