Phase 2: Blog 10

“But its horrible,” said Lenina, shrinking back from the window. She was appalled by the rushing emptiness of the night, by the black foam-flecked water having beneath them, by the pale face of the moon, so haggard and distracted among the hastening clouds. “Lets turn on the radio. Quick!” She reached for dialing knob on the dashboard and turned it at random. (90)

The people of the community aren't allowed to have any time to themselves. They aren't suppose to have a second to think. They must be active all the time, and they can not have any peace. This is because they aren't allowed to have a mind of their own, and they can not have individual thoughts. It should be a natural right that one should be able to have time for themselves, and time to relax. They should be able to to think and express their thoughts and speak their minds. Too bad the community is based on science, and they are brainwashed by the Director and his orders. These people are raised materialistic that they don't know the definition of happiness. They think these things are the success to happiness. They are brainwashed by society, and they don't know any better. The Director has influenced them into thinking materials equal happiness. It's unfair how one's thoughts is all of their thoughts.