Where is John's final residence during this chapter?

• A. London lighthouse
• B. A desert cave
• C. A hillside hermitage
• D. A private estate in the countryside

Answer: (A)

John’s final residence in this chapter is the London lighthouse. This setting shows his deliberate withdrawal from the World State and from the life he can’t bear any longer—the noise, crowds, and shallow comforts of society. The lighthouse sits apart from the crowded city, a stark, modern structure that acts as a sanctuary where he can impose his own rules, read freely, and wrestle with his ideals away from outside influence. It’s not a rustic or cozy refuge; it’s a beacon-like symbol of his attempt to seek truth and discipline in isolation, which is why it fits this moment best. The other options don’t align with what he chooses: a desert cave or hillside hermitage would place him in distant, pastoral settings, and a private countryside estate would contradict his move toward a solitary, morally charged withdrawal from the World State.