Brave New World | Ch. 12.1: The Party That Broke Bernard | Banned Books Podcast
In this chapter of Brave New World, everything falls apart for Bernard. The Savage refuses to attend his party, Lenina wrestles with rejection, and the façade of happiness starts to crack. Meanwhile, Mustapha Mond quietly decides which ideas are too dangerous for the public to read.
Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books chapter by chapter. We don't read ahead, so you're discovering the story with us.
Things To Listen For:
- Bernard’s big party turns into public humiliation (and a little crying).
- Lenina’s crush spirals into full-on existential despair.
- Jennifer questions the “world state,” and Robot finally explains it twelve chapters in.
- Dan connects Huxley’s censorship to Trump-era book bans and the “queer-genda.”
Why was Brave New World banned?
Because it questions conformity, control, and chemically induced happiness — and it’s full of sex, drugs, and ideas that make dictators sweat.
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Disclaimer
Banned Camp features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment, in accordance with fair use guidelines.
Material used from Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is shared under these principles to provoke thought and discussion about literature, censorship, and society. We strongly encourage listeners to purchase a copy here to experience the book in its entirety.
This podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Aldous Huxley, his estate, or the publishers of Brave New World.
Topics Covered:
Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, Chapter 12, Bernard Marx, Lenina Crowne, John the Savage, Mustapha Mond, book banning, censorship, banned books, banned books podcast, comedy podcast
