Book of Wisdom, Chapter III

Reverend Monohan intones the announcement, summoning the first reading from this biblical tome—Chapter III of the Book of Wisdom—as Charlie Young processes to the pulpit under a layperson's lead. The scripture commands the cathedral's hushed reverence, its pages unseen yet pivotal, channeling raw grief into ritual duty while Bartlet's distant stare fractures the shared solemnity.

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S2E22 · Two Cathedrals

Bartlet's Thousand-Yard Funeral Stare

The Book of Wisdom, Chapter III, is invoked by Reverend Monohan's announcement as the source for Charlie Young's reading, serving as the liturgical anchor that channels grief into timeless solace, heightening the ritual's emotional resonance amid Bartlet's detachment.

Before: Prepared in the cathedral for ritual use

After: Designated for imminent reading at the pulpit

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S2E22 · Two Cathedrals

Monohan's Announcement and Charlie's Grief-Stricken Approach

The Book of Wisdom, Chapter III, is explicitly invoked by Reverend Monohan as the source for Charlie Young's first reading, positioning it as the narrative fulcrum that promises immortal hope to virtuous souls, transmuting the service's grief into defiant solace against loss.

Before: Liturgically prepared and referenced in service order

After: Formally announced for delivery at the pulpit

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S2E22 · Two Cathedrals

Charlie's Scripture Reading Pierces Bartlet's Silent Grief

Charlie grips and reads verbatim from the Book of Wisdom, Chapter III, its verses on virtuous souls' immunity to torment and immortal hope commanding the cathedral's hush; it channels raw collective sorrow into structured ritual, piercing Bartlet's isolation and elevating the funeral's thematic core of faith amid loss.

Before: Positioned at pulpit for lay reading as cued by Reverend

After: Remains at pulpit post-reading, ritual complete

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