How does Linda adjust to reentering civilization? Why does John protest the doctor’s decision to allow Linda to take all the som
a she wants? Why does he give in and agree to let his mother stay on a permanent soma-vacation? Do you think Linda has a right to choose to abuse soma?
The children are being generous. They basically put a lot of effort into getting a present for Helen. And look! At the very beginning of the excerpt we can see that they are “delighted”; they are happy to be giving this present to Hellen!