Tag Archives: DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE

Brave New World is a scary novel. I tell my kids that right from the start. Although the novel presents a lovely world where everyone is happy, everyone is healthy, everyone has a job, everyone has a place, it is a perfect world. However, upon a closer look, readers recognize the sacrifices that have been made to establish this Brave New World: family, love, God, art, freedom, the capacity to think. This is why high school English curriculums should include this important novel.

In this post, I will share with you some inspiration, tips, and resources from my experience teaching this dystopian classic for 35 years. CLICK on links throughout the discussion to have a closer look at my resources and teaching materials. Continue reading →