JULY - Chapter 31, Booted Summary

Bootie has finally moved into the Pitt Street apartment that Julius has sublet him, although he has yet to meet Julius. It is very hot in the tiny apartment, but Bootie has shed most of his clothes and is working on the article he plans to write about Murray's manuscript. After reading this manuscript, Bootie is no longer is an admirer of Murray. Bootie is determined to fulfill Marina's request for an article with an expose of her father. Bootie also knows about the affair Murray is having with Danielle. Suddenly, Julius and another stranger he has found to have sex with burst into the apartment. Julius is high and makes ugly remarks to Bootie about being so fat. Julius and his stranger leave.

JULY - Chapter 31, Booted Analysis

In this chapter, the author offers contrasts between...