What is Linda's relationship to John?

• A. His sister
• B. His mother
• C. His wife
• D. His aunt

Answer: (B)

Linda is John’s mother. In Brave New World, John is the child born to Linda and the Director, so the familial bond that defines their relationship is mother–son. This connection matters in the story because it highlights the contrast between John’s longing for a real family and a society that deprives people of traditional family structures. The other options don’t fit the facts of their relationship: a sister, wife, or aunt would imply a different generation or role that isn’t how Linda and John relate to each other.