Why does Mond envy the others?

Why does Mond envy the others?

• A. Because they are more educated
• B. Because they are breaking the rules and having emotions
• C. Because they have more power
• D. Because they are wealthier

Answer: (B)

Mustapha Mond’s envy comes from the contrast between a life of controlled happiness and the real, risky emotional life that others are allowed to have when they break the rules. He knows what it would feel like to genuinely care, crave, or fear, but his role requires him to suppress and regulate those feelings to keep society stable. Seeing people who defy the rules and experience emotions reminds him of a depth and authenticity that he cannot openly access or express within the World State. In short, the lure is not wealth, power, or education, but the freedom to feel and act on those feelings, even at the cost of social order.

Mustapha Mond’s envy comes from the contrast between a life of controlled happiness and the real, risky emotional life that others are allowed to have when they break the rules. He knows what it would feel like to genuinely care, crave, or fear, but his role requires him to suppress and regulate those feelings to keep society stable. Seeing people who defy the rules and experience emotions reminds him of a depth and authenticity that he cannot openly access or express within the World State. In short, the lure is not wealth, power, or education, but the freedom to feel and act on those feelings, even at the cost of social order.