Brave New World | Ch. 4.1 – The Lift Man Who Saw the Sky
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan begin Chapter 4 of Brave New World. Lenina publicly makes plans with Bernard, much to his discomfort, while a Simeon-like lift man discovers the beauty of the roof — only to be dragged back into the mechanical stupor of his job. Along the way, Benito Hoover shows up with cheer, Soma, and sex hormone gum, while helicopters buzz toward an afternoon of obstacle golf.
Things To Listen For:
- Lenina’s bold invitation to Bernard and his embarrassed reaction.
- The lift man’s fleeting glimpse of the roof, described as rapture.
- Dan and Jennifer debating whether “obstacle golf” is just disc golf.
- Benito Hoover offering Bernard a dose of Soma and his stash of hormone sex gum.
- Why this “cheerful dystopia” feels so different from Orwell’s 1984.
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Banned Camp features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment, in accordance with fair use guidelines. To ensure the best listening experience, some sections may be lightly abridged for clarity and pacing. However, we always stay true to the author’s intent and encourage listeners to purchase the book in full.
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Topics Covered:
Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, Lenina, Bernard Marx, Mustafa Mond, Benito Hoover, Soma, obstacle golf, Simeon lift man, dystopia, satire, banned books
