The+Roof

=Chapter 4, Scene 2: The Roof=


 * What?**


 * Describes the sunny summer day.
 * Shows Bernard's uneasiness of Lenina.
 * Introduces Benito Hoover.
 * Compares and contrasts Benito's Character with Bernard's character.
 * Demonstrates how Bernard interacts with others of his caste.


 * Why?**


 * To set the dreary tone for Bernard and Lenina's confrontation.
 * To explain why people take soma.
 * To show what others think of Bernard.
 * To further emphasize Bernard's differences.


 * How?**


 * Devotes the whole first paragraph to a description of the roof before engaging in dialogue.
 * Devotes a paragraph to the description of Bernard as he watches Lenina and abruptly ends it, stating that "his face wore an expression of pain" (60).
 * Admits that Benito could be happy without soma and therefore indirectly compares him to Bernard who does not take soma, but is not happy.
 * Shares Benito's direct thoughts of Bernard.