Bernard was sent to an island, specifically the Falkland Islands, because of his role in a riot. This banishment was a decision made by Mond as a measure of social control within their society.
Bernard's exile was not an isolated incident; he was banished alongside Helmholtz Watson, who also participated in the disturbance. Their actions were deemed disruptive to the highly controlled and conformist World State.
Context of the Exile
The decision to send Bernard and Helmholtz away was made after a discussion about the necessity of social control and the maintenance of societal stability. The authorities, represented by Mond, viewed their involvement in the riot as a direct challenge to the established order.
- Reason for Banishment: Involvement in a riot that disrupted the social order.
- Authority Responsible: Mond, as part of enforcing social control.
- Destination: The Falkland Islands, a remote location away from the pressures of conformity.
Different Reactions to Banishment
While both Bernard and Helmholtz faced the same consequence, their reactions to being sent to an island differed significantly. This highlights their contrasting personalities and perspectives on the society they were leaving.
| Character | Reason for Exile | Destination | Reaction to Exile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard | Role in the riot | Falkland Islands | Panics, showing fear and resistance to the new life. |
| Helmholtz | Role in the riot | Falkland Islands | Accepts the new life, viewing it as freedom from societal pressures. |
For Bernard, the banishment to an island represented a loss of his familiar (though often uncomfortable) life and a source of significant distress. In contrast, Helmholtz embraced the exile as an opportunity for a new existence, free from the strictures and demands of conformity that defined their previous world.
