Although his character was minor in the novel, Mustapha Mond is essential to the plot. In the beginning of the novel the reader gets a few hints that Mond is interested in the old ways before the time of Ford. However, it is only towards the end where we actually see his views, and he is very intriguing. What is interesting about Mond is that he too was going to be sent away to an island for being a "danger" to the civilized society. Instead, he surrenders his own happiness from his love for science, art, and religion to become the Collector and make other people happy. By taking this role Mond makes the lives of his people happy and easy, yet puts their lives at risk from obscure procedures such as soma. Do you think Mustapha Mond was selfless for making this decision to serve the civilized or was it selfish that he is not allowing his people to live their lives to the fullest capacity?
Joyce Dela Cruz
Joyce Dela Cruz
Mond was someone who loved science yet, he was so quick to give it up once offered 2 different paths to choose. Mond wanted power, and dominate power over the society was what he recieved. He places strict laws on the people yet he himself is able to read about new advancements in science, Shakespeare, The Bible and anything else the Controllers believe will create instability. As a controller he is allowed ultimate power over Western Europe and he has the freedom to do as he pleases without being punished. However, he still keeps in mind to be careful incase there is anyone willing to overthrow his power. A real scientist who had a passion towards progression of humans/technology wouldn't give it up so easily to unjust opposition. Mustapha Mond was power hungry, he did what he could to not be controlled like he would if he was sent to the island. Ultimately, power was his choice and it gave him the safety of him only being knowledgable about things outside pre-programed mindset of the population. Mond just like Bernard, was influenced by position and the power behind it.
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ReplyDeleteHe's definitely a selfish figure, he chose controller just so he wouldn't;t go to the island. Not to mention in his seat, he gets to read every banned book, and pretty much break rules for free since it's his job too. He wants to keep it that way as well. He could've helped John change the world but he never did. All his actions were in favor of himself.
ReplyDeleteI believe he was selfish for not allowing the people life life to its fullest. As you said, he was seen as a danger to the society because he also believed that the way they were living wasn't right. So, if he truly believed the old ways were the right ways to live, he would've done something in his position to help these people see his ways. However, it is seen as selfless that he sacrificed his happiness for the happiness of others, thats seen as a good thing. If the old ways were really interesting to him, I believe he would've made this an effect to the society, but he chose not to so he wouldn't lose his position. That was what made him selfish to the society.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I think Mond overall was selfish because he had resources to liberate people of the over controlling society but he kept never acted upon it. Despite knowing what he did he continued to silence people by keeping them "happy". When John sees this happiness it becomes clear that it is purely artificial and just extreme consumption. The people did not know this but Mond did and he was fine keeping it that way
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