1) Summarize the excerpt in no more than 200 words.
Linda remembers different aspects of the daily routine in the World State. During her report Lenina is repulsed by the behaviour of Linda. Becoming aware of this Linda apologizes and explains it with the influence of life in the reservation. She describes this life to Lenina and compares it with life in the World State. One aspect she emphasizes is the ethics of interpersonal relationship in the reservation. The strict monogamy confronts Linda with bewilderment as she believes in the moral values of the World State. This promiscuity leads to conflicts with the women of the reservation. She suffers under the moral codex the women try to conduct upon her. One aspect of this code is her motherhood. Still bewildered by her maternal role she realizes that her son comforts her. Furthermore she reflects on her son’s role in the reservation’s society.
(143 words)
by Daniel Eiken
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