"And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune,..." Pg. 221
Throughout the novel, I was under the impression that the Controllers of the World State were sinister beings bent on dehumanizing every last piece of society. Then Mr. Mond explained that lasting happiness has a price. While I do not totally agree with his logic, much of it is true. The world has advanced technologically, medically, and even ethically since several hundred years ago. The ever-present truth though, is that we may win some big battles against oppression and strife, but the world will never be completely just. We will always have something to work for, no matter how small or large. I believe this is what gives people fulfillment. We take on the challenge and sometimes emerge victorious. Leaders of the World State chose to forgo the fulfillment for stability. This was due to the horrors of the Nine Year's War.
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