Aldous Huxley once wrote: "If one is different, one is bound to feel alone." This is clearly a statement about public acceptance and tolerance of different people. Aldous' beliefs can be seen in his book, Brave New World, by two marginalized characters, John Savage and Bernard Marx. Bernard and John both openly express their ideas about society, but differ in their actions when faced with temptation. While many citizens are conditioned to value the community they live in, both Bernard and John are outspoken and openly communicate their controversial opinions. Bernard often wonders “What would it be like if I could, if I were free and not a slave to my conditioning” (Huxley 91). Because the government distorts citizens' thinking, it is rare for anyone to express pessimistic opinions. However, Bernard clearly states his dislike of the company to anyone who will listen. While there are reconditioning punishments, he seems to ignore the consequences of being blunt. After seeing an emotional movie, John scorns them, saying, “I don't think you should see it...