I feel like Macbeth may relate a little to the Trump era because President Trump does use his power for what he wants even though it isn't the right thing to do. I am interested in reading Macbeth because why not read another book by a great author.
In the beginning of chapter 8, Bernard asks John to explain his life because nothing seemed to make sense to him, "' As though we were living on different planets, in different centuries. A mother, and all this dirt, and gods, and old age, and disease …' He shook his head. 'It's almost inconceivable. I shall never understand, unless you explain.'" Linda could care less about a relationship and it tears apart other relationships on the Reservation because she sleeps with so many other men. John realizes she's up to no good when the other women start pushing Linda away. When Linda and John get back, Popé is waiting for them with mescal for Linda. John hates Popé so he attempts to kill him while he's sleeping with Linda and all Popé does is credit his bravery. When Huxley uses the Shakespeare allusions in chapter 8, it gives us sort of clarification on how people in Brave New World act similarly to those in Hamlet because Hamlet and John both feel bet...
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