"Like a pearl in the sky, high, high above them, the Weather Department's captive balloon shone rosily in the sunshine.
(pg. 157)
The quote above contains a simile which aids the description of the balloon that Bernard Marx and John were riding around on. To me, the balloon seems too detailed to just be simply depicting an image. I feel as though the balloon represents Bernard Marx's newly aquired social status. Like a balloon that rises and falls, Bernard has went from a lonely man in near isolation to a popular figure that everyone wants to know. Right now, Bernard's life is seemingly great. He is having a more optimistic view of the world rather than his old cynical view. This could account for the description of the "rosily" shining balloon. It is much easier to be optimistic when everything is going great. However, Bernard seems to be abondoning his old character and becoming part of the conformed world around him.
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