What is the purpose of Bernard bringing Linda forward?

• A. To embarrass the DHC by showing John's origins
• B. To marry Linda
• C. To promote Linda
• D. To research John's heritage

Answer: (A)

The main idea this item tests is how Bernard uses personal history to challenge authority. By bringing Linda forward, Bernard aims to publicly reveal that John is the Director (DHC)’s own illegitimate child, exposing the DHC’s private life and hypocrisy. In Brave New World, authority rests not only on rules but on maintaining a spotless public image; showing that the Director had a child with Linda undermines his prestige and the illusion of perfect control. That moment is intended to embarrass the DHC and weaken his standing.

The other options don’t fit because the scene isn’t about marrying Linda, promoting Linda as a person, or researching John’s heritage in a neutral way. The strategic goal is to shame the DHC by exposing John’s origins.