Ella Hornstra

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.