Even so, it used the f word numerous times along with many other curse words, according to an article on the Huffington Post. The movie with the second highest box-office grossing in 2011, Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon, was rated PG-13. Childrens' desensitization to curse words is not rooted in literature, but rather in things they encounter daily, such as movies. They claim that the use of curse words will influence readers to use profanity on a more regular basis. Evidently, the ideas that were thought to be against religion were simply a part of the story, and didn’t express Huxley’s personal opinion.Īdults are likewise adamant against Huxley's use of vulgarity. Christianity's focus on individuality didn't coincide with the morals and standards set forth by the utopia. Merely, he fabricated these ideas as a means for control of the population. Mustapha wasn't an atheist in the capacity that he didn't believe in God. During a later discussion in the book, Mustapha explained his true beliefs about God by saying, “ No, I think there quite possibly is one ” (281 Huxley). Mustapha Mond said this not because he genuinely believed the statement, but to ensure the security of the society. However, this is a misconception when you consider the context in which this quote was spoken. After reading this quote from Mustapha Mond, the fictional character who uttered these words, people jump to the conclusion that Huxley himself is opposed to Christianity, as are the fictional characters in his book. “There was a thing called Heaven but all the same they used to drink enormous quantities of alcohol” (63 Huxley). One of the quotes commonly used to justify the book’s censorship outlines a world leader’s opinion about religion.

According to those who seek its destruction, the book is riddled with anti-religious viewpoints, vulgarity, and sexually explicit scenes.

Brave New World was initially published in 1932 and, ever since its release, it has sparked outrage among sensitive parents and concerned school boards.

Why was a brave new world banned