Soma, a novel by Aldous Huxley, presents a dystopian future where societal control and pleasure-seeking dominate. Set in a futuristic World State, the story unfolds in a world devoid of individuality and suffering. Soma, a drug, is central to this society's stability. It serves as a tool for escapism, enabling individuals to experience temporary euphoria and bliss, thereby suppressing discontent and dissent.
In this world, the pursuit of pleasure reigns supreme, with soma acting as the ultimate means of achieving happiness. However, this happiness is superficial, masking the underlying emptiness and lack of genuine human connection. Characters in the novel, such as Bernard Marx and Lenina Crowne, grapple with the tension between conformit