"Buzz, buzz! the hive was humming, busily, joyfully. Blithe was the singing of the young girls over their test-tubes, the Predestinators whistled as they worked, and in the Decanting Room what glorious jokes were cracked above the empty bottles!" Brave New World (p. 147)
First things first... is Huxley making a reference to Snow White, or did Disney steal this idea from Brave New World?
According to my research, the Disney film was released in 1937... Brave New World was published in 1932.
So yes, famous literature influences even children's animation. Yay, literature!
The quote listed above created a happy, busy mood at the Bloomsbury Centre. Although the author paints a picture of an industrious, futuristic, distant world in previous chapters, this is the first time that I can recall where the people who worship Ford act animated and with some emotion. The author potrays a happy mood through actions such as singing, whistling, and joking. Also, adjectives such as "joyfully" and "young" create a carefree environment.
Moods help the reader pick up on what might happen next. Also, a reader can feel more in touch with a character. In this case, the carefree, jolly mood will soon be crushed by the angry Director. However, it will pick back up at the end of the chapter when all the workers laugh at poor John who claims the Director to be his father. Again, he finds he doesn't fit in. I think John would be better off in Snow White...
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