Correct Answer - Option 1 : The tempest
The correct answer is The Tempest.
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Brave New World is a dystopian novel published in 1932.
- A dystopian novel is part of speculative fiction that describes a nightmarish futuristic society as a result of dangerous political and social structures.
- The novel talks about how dangerous science and technology can be in the hands of totalitarian states.
- Brave New World is seen as a modern parody of The Tempest by William Shakespeare.
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Miranda who was brought up in isolation by his father Prospero exclaimed '"O brave new world, / That has such people in ’t!" upon seeing Ferdinand.
Therefore, from all the points given above, we can infer that Aldous Huxley borrowed the title Brave New World from Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Let's look at other options:
| OPTIONS |
EXPLANATIONS |
| Twelfth Night |
Its subtitle is What You Will. It is a romantic comedy with multiple interwoven plots. It involves mistaken identities and practical jokes. |
| Antony and Cleopatra |
First performed in 1606 it's a tragic play by Shakespeare. Play is divided into five acts and revolves around the affair of Mark Antony, Roman leader and Queen of Egypt Cleopatra. |
| Much Ado About Nothing |
It's a comedy written by Shakespeare. The play follows two romantic plots between Claudio and Hero and the second between Benedick and Beatrice. |
