Object

Map of the West Wing

Josh and Sam consult the map in the bustling West Wing corridors, fingers tracing corridors and room labels to pinpoint WW-160 amid their rush between Rooker strategy clashes and Donna's silo slip fallout. The paper folds creak under pressure as new staffers navigate the complex layout, Leo, Toby, and C.J. nearby during the tense standoff.

2 appearances

Purpose

Navigation aid for locating rooms like WW-160 within the West Wing

Significance

Highlights Josh and Sam's status as newcomers fumbling through White House geography amid high-stakes crises, amplifying chaos of rookie errors during Rooker nomination scramble and Donna's security gaffe

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E5 · Debate Camp

Rooker Standoff — Salvage or Sacrifice

A paper map of the West Wing is referenced and scanned by Sam and Josh as they try to locate WW-160. It functions as a practical navigation prop that grounds the corridor conversation and underscores the team's disorientation during staff overload.

Before: In Sam's possession in the White House lobby, being consulted and folded.

After: Carried into the hallway with the staff as they move toward Leo's office; still in use for navigation.

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S4E5 · Debate Camp

Donna's Silo Slip

The map of the West Wing is the initial navigational tool Sam consults in the lobby, establishing their movement and the corridor meeting rhythm that allows the Donna/magazine exchange to occur.

Before: In Sam's hands in the lobby as he tries to find WW-160.

After: Put away or carried on as the group moves into Leo's office and out into the hallway; not central after the magazine is revealed.

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