Bernard+and+John

What function( s ) does this scene perform? What is it doing?


 * Shows similarities between Bernard and John
 * Introduces a potential relationship between Bernard and John
 * John tells us his views on trying to cure unhappiness
 * The reader sees a new perspective on Bernard
 * he starts to scheme and thinks about the Director
 * Shows us the difference between Bernard's reality and John's
 * the idea of marriage

Why was it written?


 * tells us the difference between John's world vs. Bernard's
 * they might be alone, but they are not the same people
 * differences between John and Bernard

How is it written?


 * mix of narration and dialogue
 * but more dialogue
 * John talks a little bit more than Bernard