Why does huxley have 2 protagonists in brave new world?

Answer 1

For the most part, Brave New World seems to lack a distinct main character and having been written from a third person perspective, the book alienates the readers from the events taking place. Initially the book lacks any emphasis on a particular character, the focus constantly switching between the characters Bernard Marx and Lenina Crowne with Bernard seeming to be the protagonist. When the characters encounter the savages; the protagonists roles again switches, this time to the character John. The changing of perspective through the story allows the audience to read the novel as an over view of the world; the novel is in a significant way a description of this world, describing it to the distinctly separate audience.

Answer 2

Huxley uses two protagonists, Bernard Marx and John the Savage, to present contrasting perspectives on the society depicted in "Brave New World." Bernard questions the conformity and lack of individuality in the World State, while John grapples with the impact of technology and conditioning on human nature. By featuring two protagonists, Huxley can explore different aspects of the dystopian world he created and offer a nuanced critique of societal norms.