"Linda had been a slave, Linda had died; others should live in freedom, and the world be made beautiful. A reparation, a duty. And suddenly it was luminously clear to the Savage what he must do; it was as though a shutter had been opened, a curtain drawn back." -pg. 210
Soma is controlling and killing the world population. That is what John had finally realized after Linda died. As he tries to tell people that, he only gets attacked. What is important, however, is that Helmholtz has realized it too. After becoming good friends with John, Helmholtz began to realize why John was trying to get rid of the soma. While I never really understood soma throughout the book, I finally realize it is literally deteriorating the human body. The people know this, yet don't care. They would rather have no hardships, sadness, or trials than live long. It makes me think--is this right? While sometimes I think "I wish I never had to experience hardships," they make me stronger. Without them, I wouldn't grow up, be the person I am, or learn to enjoy things in life. These people only enjoy two things--their soma vacations and sex.
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