Leo's Written Oath

Leo's Written Oath is a formal document, prominently displayed before him in the House hearing room, exuding an air of solemn gravity. As Leo prepares to testify, the oath's weight amplifies, symbolizing not just a promise of truthfulness, but the intense pressures surrounding him. His fingers tremble slightly as he steadies himself, a physical manifestation of the internal conflict he faces amid conflicting loyalties and expectations.

3 appearances

Purpose

Formal pledge of truthful testimony before the House committee

Significance

The oath represents Leo's commitment to truth in a politically charged atmosphere, reflecting his struggle with loyalty and personal challenges. Swearing the oath serves as a pivotal moment, intertwining his fate with the larger narrative of integrity amidst political scandal.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S3E9 · Bartlet for America (Restructured)

Bartlet Rallies Leo with Blunt Orders, Banter, and Unwavering Loyalty

The written oath lies prominently before Leo in the witness chair, invoked by the Chairman; Leo raises his right hand and swears upon it solemnly, symbolizing his recommitment to truth after the call's emotional fortification, marking vulnerability's pivot to testimony resolve.

Before: Positioned untouched before Leo on the stand

After: Formally sworn, initiating truthful testimony phase

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S3E9 · Bartlet for America (Restructured)

Leo Deflects Secrets with Bartlet Banter Before Oath

Leo's Written Oath lies prominently before him at the witness stand; the Chairman directs him to swear by it, and Leo recites the vow of truthfulness aloud, symbolically amplifying the irony as it precedes testimony fraught with potential deception ordered by Bartlet.

Before: Displayed solemnly in front of Leo at the witness stand, unread.

After: Formally sworn by Leo, now invoked as the binding promise for his testimony.

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S3E9 · Bartlet for America (Restructured)

Leo Swears Oath, Brushing Off Jordan's Concern

Leo's Written Oath lies prominently before him in the witness chair; the Chairman directs him to swear it by raising his hand, symbolizing the perilous commitment to truth amid cover-up scrutiny, heightening perjury tension as Leo recites it verbatim.

Before: Positioned untouched before Leo in witness chair

After: Sworn by Leo, now ritually activated for testimony

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