In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan finish Chapter 7 of Brave New World—and things get weird fast. The reservation’s drums, dances, and whips turn into a full-blown spectacle of blood, snakes, and sacrifice. Lenina, off her Soma for the first time, spirals into panic, while Bernard watches with equal parts horror and fascination.

Things To Listen For

• Lenina’s first true breakdown without Soma.
• The drums, dancing, and ritual whipping that horrify both readers and listeners.
• Jennifer’s take on Huxley’s ongoing roast of organized religion.

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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.

The material used from Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is shared under these principles, with the intent of provoking thought and discussion about literature, censorship, and societal issues. The original work remains fully owned by its copyright holders, and we strongly encourage listeners to purchase a copy here
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Topics Covered

Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, Bernard Marx, Lenina, John the Savage, Linda, the Director, Savage Reservation, religion satire, ritual violence, Soma withdrawal, dystopia, banned books, Good News for Lefties, Dateline, Lester Holt, The Last Appeal