A Brave New World Chapter 14

1. What is happening to Linda?

-She is dying.

2. What does John mean when he says, "when she told him those stories about the Other place, outside the Reservation: that beautiful, beautiful Other place" (p. 201)?

-He is recalling the memories where Linda used to tell him of this "Brave New World" which is where they are at now.

3. Who are the "filthy little brats" (p. 202) who anger John so much?

-These are all of the children that are coming to Linda's bed to observe death. They are making rude comments about how Linda is fat, and that her teeth are awful.

4. Please explain why "run along now and have your cup of caffeine solution" is problematic? I'm serious - I don't see the problem.

-Well it's basically the same as us drinking energy drinks, or coffee. It is making these children become addicted to caffeine, which really isn't a good thing.

5. Why don't people in the hospital understand John when he says, "Oh, God, God, God" (p. 207)?

-Because they are used to referring to "God" as "Ford," so this idea is a bit puzzling to them.