A Brave New World By Aldous Huxley And Legend By Jean Lu

Dystopian Reality According to Karl Marx, a famous German philosopher, came up with the theory that the higher class, known as the bourgeoisie, enslaved and exploit the working class, known as proletariat. This theory relates to the two novels A Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and Legend by Marie Lu. There are many similarities that take place between these dystopian novels and it is evident that everything is predetermined and controlled by the state, causing conflict and chaos. This is demonstrated by the caste system, abuse of drugs and power within the government. In Legend, there is a specific caste system, which is addressed to the general public. When you turn ten years old, you must take a trial for the government. The answers to this test will determine where you can go in the future. The Republic then has full custody to do what they please with you after this test is complete. â€Å"Your parents have to nod and agree. A few even celebrate, because the Republic gives them one thousand notes as a condolence gift. Money and one less mouth to feed? What a thoughtful government. Except this is all a lie† (Lu 7). The government determines your life and has full custody to control you based on test results. And the parents are forced to agree with whatever the decisions are made by the government due to the fear the state has caused, allowing parents to freely let their children leave if they fail their trial without a fight. â€Å"I nod, because that what she wants me to do.