In the novel, Brave New World we learn about two civilizations that seem corrupt to our current capitalistic American society. Americans reading this story may not be able to fathom the two societies with such different rules and ideologies than our own. This idea in itself sheds light on a similarity between our society and those in the book. As stated previously we are not able to understand and embrace the cultures of other people even those just living across the ocean from us. Similarly neither of the two societies described by Huxley have the capability to comprehend and accept the others culture. This was demonstrated in one instance when Linda of the World State is lost and forced into living on the reservation. Once there she continues in her cultural habit of participating in sexual activities with many different men. The people of the reservation cannot accept her culture and in turn ostracize her from their community.
             There are many other ideas presented by Huxley that show a similarity between American society and that of the World State. One such idea was that of cloning. At the time this novel was written the concept of cloning seemed far-fetched, but with current scientific practices coning has become a reality. With this reality has come the realization of what could be done with cloning and genetic enhancement. This novel clearly enlightens us to the possibilities.
             Parallel cultural influences between American society and that of the World State also exist. Presently science and technology are a powerful and driving influence in our life, as they were in the World State. In the New World State soma a scientifically created drug is a symbol of powerful influences. It is a drug that relaxes the mind and body. Everyone uses it as a daily ritual. By the end of the novel it is described as, "Christianity without tears-that's what soma is (162)." It makes everyone peaceful, like a good vacation. In the W...