


The character who quotes Shakespeare most is John (the Savage), who is given a copy of Shakespeare’s plays while living on the Savage Reservation his speech and outlook are accordingly shaped by the language and emotional passion found in Shakespeare. Second, the powerful emotion, passion, love, and beauty on display in Shakespeare's plays stand for all the noble aspects of humanity that have been sacrificed by the World State in its effort to make sure its citizens are always happy and therefore productive. First, he symbolizes the art that has been rejected and destroyed by the World State in the interest of maintaining stability. In Brave New World, Shakespeare represents two things.
