Brave New World by Aldous Huxley introduces us to a futuristic technological world where monogamy is shunned, science is used to maintain stability, and society is divided into 5 composite castes from alpha (highest), beta, gamma, delta and epsilon (lowest). In Brave New World, the author demonstrates how society dictates people's beliefs by using many characters throughout the novel. John, a savage, has never been able to adapt to society. Moving through two contradictory societies, John is unable to adapt to the major differences of civilized society due to the different ways in which it is conducted. Living with the savages, John feels isolated from the savages as they exclude him from most of their norms. John wanted to participate in the ceremonies held by the savages but they did not allow him as he states: “But they did not allow me. He didn't like me because of my complexion. It's always been like this. Always” (Huxley 111). John was never able to participate in any of the ceremonies organized by the savages. This is mainly due to his complexity as he is not actually a savage but is only considered one because he was born on the reserve. Due to his lack of participation, John feels isolated from the savages. John was always very interested in civilization and when he was told he would have the opportunity to go to the World State, a civilized place. He was very excited, but after visiting it it did not meet his expectations. Bernard, an Alpha-Plus, writes to Mustapha Mond, a world controller, regarding his observations of the savage stating that, “The savage…shows surprisingly little wonder or awe at civilized inventions” (146). At the World State, many people showed John what civilizations... middle of paper... the normal civilized way of life. Bernard becomes, “…reconciled by his success, yet refuses to relinquish the privilege of criticizing this order” (145). Since Bernard receives immense respect, he has forgotten all his rebellious beliefs about society or its "order", he begins to enjoy a lifestyle that everyone else in the World State enjoys. Unfortunately, Bernard loses his reputation soon after as John did not want to meet the guests at Bernard's party. Bernard, saddened by his reputation in society, returns to himself. When Bernard lost his reputation, “The reputation of success had evaporated; he was soberly the same as before...” (163). His reputation was very temporary as Bernard acts like himself again and becomes reclusive again. Ridiculed for his anomalies, Bernard became a totally new person as he enjoyed his moment of fame which didn't last long.