In the city, much of the action takes place in the Prince Heinrich Hotel, where Robert plays billiards every weekday. The hotel, and more specifically the billiard room, is a place around which Robert structures his routine. After the unsettling stupidity of the war, Robert relishes his routine and the habits he needs to make his life ordered again.
In the city, much of the activity centers around the Prince Heinrich Hotel, where Robert dedicates himself to playing billiards every weekday. The hotel's billiard room is a pivotal location that organizes Robert's daily schedule. After the war's upheaval, Robert finds reassurance in his established habits and the sense of normalcy they bring.