Lenina, who too aided in bringing the Savage from his home to World State, immediately became John’s love interest in Brave New World. When he first caught sight of her, John “gave a gasp and was silent, gaping” (117). However, though his desire was strong, John never felt he deserved Lenina. Lenina asked him why he would not just kiss her, and he replied “I wanted to do something first…to show I was worthy of you” (189). As romantic as this declaration was, romance was not the way of World State, meaning Lenina could not understand John’s reservations. She questioned that “if you wanted me too, why didn’t you” (192). But John responded, “I shall never melt mine honour into lust” (192). So, the true conflict here was between John’s desire and his values. He wanted Lenina and Lenina loved him too but his values fought him at every turn. Since this conflict ensued between two parts of John himself, the battle between lust and merit is an internal
Lenina, who too aided in bringing the Savage from his home to World State, immediately became John’s love interest in Brave New World. When he first caught sight of her, John “gave a gasp and was silent, gaping” (117). However, though his desire was strong, John never felt he deserved Lenina. Lenina asked him why he would not just kiss her, and he replied “I wanted to do something first…to show I was worthy of you” (189). As romantic as this declaration was, romance was not the way of World State, meaning Lenina could not understand John’s reservations. She questioned that “if you wanted me too, why didn’t you” (192). But John responded, “I shall never melt mine honour into lust” (192). So, the true conflict here was between John’s desire and his values. He wanted Lenina and Lenina loved him too but his values fought him at every turn. Since this conflict ensued between two parts of John himself, the battle between lust and merit is an internal