![]() ![]() The D.H.C.'s plan to chastise Bernard publicly before banishing him for his unorthodox behavior is, the Director maintains, a necessity for social stability, but the D.H.C.'s pious protectiveness of the social order masks his real reason for punishing Bernard - concern about Bernard's revealing his unconventional feelings for Linda. This short chapter features the reversal of fortune that sets into motion the events that dominate the rest of the novel. "my father," laughter breaks out among the crowd. An "appalling hush" fills the room at the mere mention of this "smutty" word. as her "Tomikin" and tells him that he caused her to have a baby - to be a mother. ![]() explains that Bernard has "grossly betrayed the trust imposed in him" - and that his unorthodox attitudes and behavior threaten Society.īernard responds by bringing in Linda, whose appearance - sagging and discolored with age - horrifies and astonishes the crowd. announces in front of everyone his intention to transfer Bernard to a "Sub-Centre of the lowest order." The D.H.C. He plans to publicly confront Bernard in the Fertilizing Room, with its many high-caste workers. waits with Henry Foster to humiliate Bernard. Back at the Bloomsbury Centre, the D.H.C.
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