"Slowly, very slowly, like two unhurried compass needles, the feet turned towards the right; north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-south-west; then paused, and, after a few seconds, turned as unhurriedly back towards the left.  South-south-west, south, south-east, east..."

Interpret this final paragraph of the book--not just as John Savage's end, but also in light of the simile that Huxley uses.  What was John seeking, and how did he fare in his quest?  Does he represent anyone besides himself?