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 action happens at the Prince Heinrich Hotel, where Robert spends his weekdays playing billiards. The hotel's billiard room is a key element that governs Robert's daily routine. Following the war's disruption, Robert finds stability in his routine and the routines he has created.