Soma+for+Linda


 * What
 * explains how everyone was very curious about Linda (after the DHC ran away and resigned)
 * briefly explains how DHC was so ashamed of being called "a father"
 * describes Linda as being very fat and ugly; "having lost her youth; with bad teeth, and a blotched complexion, and that figure (Ford!)..." (153).
 * Linda only wants to come back for soma
 * basically a drug addict: had this drug called peyotl, which gave headaches and vomiting reactions, like alcohol (in New Mexico)
 * took 20 grammes a day
 * Dr. Shaw (the doctor taking care of Linda) explains how she does not have long to live (reason she is taking so much soma)John disagrees with Dr. Shaw, doesn't think soma treatment is good
 * explains how it is technically shortening her life, but soma holidays feel like time is being stretched out and lengthened
 * describes Linda's life in the World State Society and how she has basically an access of an unlimited amount of soma
 * describes Linda's soma holiday (very sexual and "feely" - uses sexophones and Pope)
 * Why
 * just shows the fact how ashamed someone would be to be called a parent, "parents" is a very inappropriate term to be used in this society
 * emphasizes again, the unacceptability of strong emotions and relationships between people
 * shows how soma sucks in everyone - very addicting
 * Shows how different "savages are" from the people living in the World State
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Also shows how amazing soma holidays are for everyone, like paradise
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Also shows how amazing soma holidays are for everyone, like paradise


 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">How
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Dialogue between Dr. Shaw and John
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">narrative
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">of Linda's condition and state
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">of Linda's life back in England