The+Lift

=**Chapter 4, Scene 1: The Lift**=


 * What?**


 * Helps the reader understand Lenina's character better.
 * Shows Lenina's motives behind her actions.
 * Demonstrates how uncomfortable and nervous Bernard can get.
 * Goes into more depth about Bernard's plan for a New Mexico date.
 * Introduces the reader to the liftman.
 * Gives the reader a preview of the roof.


 * Why?**


 * To serve as a transition between the garden of and the roof of the Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Centre.
 * To show that Bernard is insecure and does not fit in the World State.
 * To make the reader question Lenina's character.
 * To familiarize the reader with some of the duties and personalities of the Epsilons.
 * To contrast the inside and outside of the building.


 * How?**


 * Italicize words like "him" and "love" (58) to emphasize Lenina's thoughts and thus help the reader understand her personality more.
 * Writes with Lenina's inner thoughts along with her dialogue to contrast her thoughts and actions.
 * Describes Bernard's displeasure by using descriptions of his appearance.
 * Minimizes the liftman's words to "the roof" suggesting that those are the only words he knows.