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Ella Hornstra
Guest participant and teacher joining the discussion on Brave New World; offers close readings, contextual insight (especially on Shakespearean connections), and comparative analysis.
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Nov 18, 2025
• 1h 37min
Episode 303: Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" Ch. 8-13
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Ella Hornstra, a passionate teacher and guest participant, shares her insights on Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World,' focusing on its deep connections to Shakespeare. They explore satire and parody as transformative literary elements, particularly linking John the Savage to Shakespearean figures like Caliban. Hornstra discusses John's struggle with concepts of pain and atonement, contrasting it with the hedonistic World State. The conversation shines a light on censorship, the manipulation of culture, and how Huxley's work critiques societal values through literary parallels.
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