Story of O Chapter Summary & Analysis | Chapter 4, Part 2 (pp. 188-199)

Chapter 4, Part 2 (pp. 188-199) Summary

"The Owl", part 2. After being disrobed by Norah, O is presented by Sir Stephen to a man he calls The Commander, who wears the insignia of Roissy. As Natalie watches, the Commander examines O's naked body in such detail that O is uncomfortable. Seeing her discomfort, Sir Stephen commands that she go to her room, and that Natalie go with her. Natalie is deeply excited at the prospect of watching the Commander take O, taunting her with the idea that the Commander will, once and for all, make O stop thinking about Jacqueline. O rebuffs these taunts, but keeps to herself the real reason for her attraction to Jacqueline (see "Quotes", p. 191). When Sir Stephen returns, he sends Natalie for a white box brought by the Commander. When she returns, Sir Stephen opens the box and reveals that it contains several masks in the shapes of animal heads;...
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