Object
President Bartlet's Pillow
Key physical item in the presidential bedroom that conveys a significant moment of rest.
2 appearances
Purpose
Provide comfort and basic medical support by propping and stabilizing the President's head and neck while he rests or receives care.
Significance
Functions as a domestic locus where authority and care collide: Abbey's manipulation of the pillow signals her takeover of medical command and makes visible Bartlet's vulnerability. The pillow anchors the scene's emotional turn—private illness intruding on public duty—and underscores the human cost of secrecy and leadership.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used