The+Controllers+Study

What?


 * Helmholtz, Bernard and the Savage (John) are ushered into the controllers study for punishment
 * Helmholtz is actually in a good mood and tries to laugh and joke with Bernard
 * John was restless awaiting for the arrival of Mustafa
 * When the controller entered the room, John was going to lie, but finds himself wanting to tell Mustafa the truth
 * John and Mustafa find that they have both read banned literature
 * They continue discussing books and how people a blissfully ignorant and sacrifices are made for happiness

Why?


 * Shows how the Controller is not blissfully ignorant
 * Shows a connection between the ideas of the controller and John
 * Gives clue as to why old literature is banned
 * old and beautiful things are too enticing
 * Shows why literature that is passionate does not exist anymore in the New World
 * If books were as passionate as they used to be, people would not understand because they are only blissfully ignorant
 * FIne art is the "price you have to pay for stability"

How?


 * At the beginning there is description, showing insight to the Controller's personality
 * Dialogue between Mustafa and John show true human interaction because Helmholtz and Bernard are less involved