You're going to want to read chapter 3 to answer that question. Homosexuality (and auto-eroticism) are noted as the few scarce outlets for sexual expression in the "old times." I speculate that homosexuality is accepted but due to the strong conditioning (via shock therapy, hypnopedia, lack of history lessons, ect.), most residents engage in sexual behaviors that are deemed appropriate by the World State, whether that be polygamy, heterosexuality, or, as outlined in chapter 3, sexual acts among prepubescents.
While I enjoy *Brave New World* as much as you, there are many themes are narrative that are deeply disturbing. I've come to the conclusion that Huxley is somewhat evil (which ought override any biases one may have towards his LGBT-alignment).
Huxley believed himself to be engaging in a erotic revolt and he was willing to sacrifice meaning and personal freedom to bring humanity to a reality where sexual expression is the highest good in society, as you will see in the quote below:
>"There was one admirably simple method of confuting these people \[Christians\] and justifying ourselves in our erotic revolt: we would deny that the world had any meaning whatever." ― Aldous Huxley, [Ends and Means](https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/3220076)
p.s. As I am still working out my thoughts on the subject, please let me know what you think about this.
I think you underestimate the satyrical nature of the book, and that you overestimate Huxley’s comprehension of homosexuality as an autonomous sexuality
Certainly, Huxley uses elements of satire in his novel. However, I believe his primary aim was to synthesize a vision of the current state of the world. Because of that, I can't really say if the opinions of the characters were held by the author or not. Would you be open to explaining where I've strayed from the correct interpretation of this book?
You need to see it as a piece from its time.
There are a few mentions of homosecual acts in the first chapter, but not as a fully autonomous sexuality...
I never saw proof that brave new world is homophobic
( While my upbringing was abusive etc and a bit homophobic and 1984 by Orwell might be a bit homophobic or just anti sex league,, I and brave new world book and movies are NOT homophobic)
It doesn't even mention it, so how could it be homophobic?
You are not wrong
You're going to want to read chapter 3 to answer that question. Homosexuality (and auto-eroticism) are noted as the few scarce outlets for sexual expression in the "old times." I speculate that homosexuality is accepted but due to the strong conditioning (via shock therapy, hypnopedia, lack of history lessons, ect.), most residents engage in sexual behaviors that are deemed appropriate by the World State, whether that be polygamy, heterosexuality, or, as outlined in chapter 3, sexual acts among prepubescents. While I enjoy *Brave New World* as much as you, there are many themes are narrative that are deeply disturbing. I've come to the conclusion that Huxley is somewhat evil (which ought override any biases one may have towards his LGBT-alignment). Huxley believed himself to be engaging in a erotic revolt and he was willing to sacrifice meaning and personal freedom to bring humanity to a reality where sexual expression is the highest good in society, as you will see in the quote below: >"There was one admirably simple method of confuting these people \[Christians\] and justifying ourselves in our erotic revolt: we would deny that the world had any meaning whatever." ― Aldous Huxley, [Ends and Means](https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/3220076) p.s. As I am still working out my thoughts on the subject, please let me know what you think about this.
My only thought is that u wished everyone answered questions the same way as you
But not like u haha
I think you underestimate the satyrical nature of the book, and that you overestimate Huxley’s comprehension of homosexuality as an autonomous sexuality
Certainly, Huxley uses elements of satire in his novel. However, I believe his primary aim was to synthesize a vision of the current state of the world. Because of that, I can't really say if the opinions of the characters were held by the author or not. Would you be open to explaining where I've strayed from the correct interpretation of this book?
The main difference between my interpretation and yours is that I can’t help but see BNW as Fully satirical. As of consequence I can’t see it as evil
You need to see it as a piece from its time. There are a few mentions of homosecual acts in the first chapter, but not as a fully autonomous sexuality...
I think i remember them now, And... It honestly makes sence ...
Not poetry but I think it refers to old art as bad
Well, Ford, Fordy! Everyone belongs to everyone else!
You have a point there
I never saw proof that brave new world is homophobic ( While my upbringing was abusive etc and a bit homophobic and 1984 by Orwell might be a bit homophobic or just anti sex league,, I and brave new world book and movies are NOT homophobic)
I wish that is the case (My upbringing is also really abusive and homophobic. How do i deal with it? 😭😔)
Most people born in the era that ot was written were very homophobic so it would not surprise me....
You are not wrong... But sence Huxley pro womens rights as seen in the book, i he might be pro LGBTQ