The caste system is needed to cover every little part of processes that form the society, such as work, housing, etc. Everyone is happy to belong to his/her caste. This aim is achieved through conditioning. The society in Brave New World seeks to create maximum happiness for everyone. Lower labourers, (manual) workers in factories, servantsĮasiest and most unpretentious work, for example: the Epsilon minus Semi-Moron liftman (p.
Normal work: housekeepers attendants, workers, porters in the ‘Hatchery and Conditioning Centre’) Rather demanding work, still important positions (e. Relatively intellectual work (journalists, film producers, etc.), important positions To make everyone happy Alphas are given challenging jobs and Epsilons are given menial work which would be boring for higher caste members. Everyone perfectly fits his/her job because of the specific brainpower. Thus, they are described as having little to no intelligence. Epsilons are exposed to the harshest restriction in the hatching process with regard to their intelligence. From then on, each caste is progressively less intelligent (cf.: they vary in appearance accordingly). 33-13)Īlphas represent the intellectually superior group, followed by the Betas. They’re too stupid to be able to read or write.” (hypnopaedia, p. “Alpha children are so frightfully clever. Mostly black, ugly and monkey-like creatures that are often handicapped Relatively short (nearly dwarfs), often semi-handicapped people (e. They are relatively short, narrow-shouldered, and, in comparison to Alphas and Betas, gangling 22-25)Įverything is a bit less developed compared to Alphas, but still they are quite well-built Powerfully built, deep chested, broadshouldered, massive, quick in movements, springy agile. As a result of predestination and conditioning, everyone is happy and thus stability is achieved.ġ0 World controllers // Directors of departments There are significant differences between the members of the castes, such as varieties regarding outer appearance, differences concerning intelligence and work as well as miscellaneous transport systems and housing. The whole life of each being is coined by the affiliation to a caste. The caste system in ‘Brave New World’ includes 5 major castes named after Greek letters (Alpha to Epsilon) which can slightly differ in the position in the hierarchy (indicated by an additional ++, +, - or -).
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