Political Exploitation by Opposition

F. Alexander introduces Alex to three political activists: Z. Dolin, Rubinstein, and D.B. da Silva. They plan to use Alex's story to discredit the government in the upcoming election. Alex is taken to a flat and told to rest. He realizes that he is being used as a pawn by the opposition, just as he was used by the government. The activists are not interested in his well-being, only in his propaganda value. Alex feels trapped and manipulated. The scene highlights the novel's critique of political opportunism and the way individuals are exploited for ideological ends.