"A public example," he was saying. "In this room, because it contains more high-caste workers than any other in the Centre. I have told him to meet me here at half-past two." - Brave New World, page 147.
What I found to be the most interesting about this chapter was the hypocrisy shown by the Director. The only reason the Director planned to humiliate Bernard in front of everyone and banish him to Iceland was because he was afraid that Bernard would eventually reveal his secret for having feelings for the girl (Linda) whom he lost on his trip at the Reservation. The hypocrisy is shown when he publically humiliates Bernard in an attemp to save himself from being publically humiliated. The only reason the D.H.C. is unable to actually banish Bernard is because Bernard exposes his true faults. Morally, the Director can no longer punish Bernard because he, too, has faults that are against societal beliefs.
Another important fact I find to be notable is how the people react when they see Linda and John. They are utterly horrified and shrink away at the sight of Linda. I believe this is a sign that she will never be accepted back into the community completely, especially since having a child is one of the worst social mishaps one could exhibit. The people then burst into uncontrollable laughter at the sight of John on his knees naming the D.H.C. his father. This shows that John who is young and handsome will be accepted into society but more as a curiosity whom people want to learn more about.
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