However, Huxley makes progress because he chose to leave by rejecting the false community, identity, and stability of the state. He tells Mustapha Mond, “I am claiming the right to be unhappy…the right to be tortured by pain of every kind (240).” Mustafa thinks that Giovanni is foolish because the pains would cause instability and affect the state. John maintains, however, that tears are necessary and part of the pain. He says, “You got rid of everything unpleasant…It's too easy” (238). John believes that bringing some humanity back to the state would create real stability. He tries to convince Mond to make progress: "For a change, you need something with tears." This change he is referring to is Huxley's idea of technological progress coupled with conservation
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