Brave New World

Why does John want to "undergo something nobly". Why doesn't Lenina understand?

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Lenina has been conditioned to do as she likes..... whatever feels good. John believes in nobility and meaning in life. He doesn't want to have a fling with Lenina, he wants their intimacy to mean something. The fact that it doesn't sickens him and leaves her extremely confused.

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