Linda is one of the most interesting and complex characters in the novel. Can you imagine what it would be like to be removed from your home and family and placed in a totally unfamiliar environment? How would it feel to be ridiculed, abused, degraded, and tormented relentlessly? Well, that is exactly what happened to Linda in Aldous Huxley's novel, "Brave New World."

Linda was obese, blonde, and unkept. Due to neglect and abuse , she was missing

her two front teeth and her skin was severely wrinkled. Because of her love of alcohol she had blood shot eyes and red veins on her nose. Her " expansive" wardrobe consisted of one filthy and ragged brown-sack shaped tunic. Linda was a victim of circumstances. She was at one time very beautiful and desirable. In fact, she was so de

Despite the fact that Linda was an alcoholic, she sincerely attempted to be "motherly." She taught John how to read. She provided him with food, no matter how small the amount. Most importantly she taught him how to dream. She always talked of the Brave New World and all of its wonders. She gave him the hope that things would not always be as bad as they seemed. That there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Though Linda had many faults, it is easy to see she was an example of what could happen if one tried to adapt the "civilized" world's values and customs in a "real-world" environment. People need freedom and the ability to make their choices. And be responsible for their actions. As they say "You can give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime."

Linda gave birth to Tom

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Approximate Word count = 562
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)