It is an unfortunate truth that oftentimes dreams are far more enticing than reality. Unfortunate, indeed, but also necessary, for if reality were to be so satisfactory, what need would there be for dreams? Despite this, John, of Alduous Huxley's Brave New World finds with shocked disquiet that the fabled land of perpetually happy people, of civilization, the land to which his mother longs to return, is far removed from the sugar-coated dreams of his childhood. John, too, longs to see this place at least at first. His readings of classic novels lead him to liken the land to Shakespeare's description of a brave new world, filled with the best humankind has to offer. However, as the story progresses, the true irony of the novel's title becomes abundantly clear. John's fascination with this brave new world has clear roots in his mother, Linda. Linda used to live among civilized society, before being impregnated by the Director, who did not return for her. She was forced to then live among the savages with her unwanted child, always hoping that she may one day return. Thus throughout his childhood, John is regaled with fantastic stories of The Other Place, a place where you really can go flying, whenever you like, and where sorrows are washed away with a simple dose of soma. John, however, is influenced by two spheres of his world. The Other Place is the first, a rose-tinted dream of a perfect utopia of happiness. Yet the other sphere, the Savage society, is just as responsible for John's desire to live amongst the civilized peoples. Linda's position among the Savages unfortunately alienated John from his peers. Her inability to understand Savage concepts of monogamy and marriage, and her lack of understanding for more basic motherly duties led her to become something of the town whore, one for whom no one showed respect. By extension, the same was true for John. It is no wonder then that, when first asked to come with Bernard to live amo