Perestroika 4.3
Summary
The day darkens as Louis talks to Belize on the rim of the Bathesda Fountain in Central Park. Louis knows what Bethesda commemorates, and Belize says Louis "is nothing if not well informed" (226). Belize tells Louis about Prior and his visit to see Joe. Belize also informs Louis that Joe is Roy's "buttboy," to which Louis had no idea (226). Louis is in utter shock at this news. He accuses Belize of loving Prior and insults him. Belize tells Louis that he has a partner and that he hates America because of the horrible things he sees in his nursing profession.
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Study Questions
- What does Bathesda commemorate?
- Belize accuses Louis of only doing what with Joe?
- Louis refers to which character as the worst man who ever lived?
- What does Belize compare Louis to?