Wednesday, December 2, 2009

How unreliable can Holden get?

Summary:
Holden went around New York seeking adventure since he did not want to go to home until Christmas vacation. Holden was a very lonely boy that in my opinion has some hyperactive disorder. Every time he would get on a cab he would ask the taxi drivers where the ducks go during winter. Holden also finds himself to be the only dumb one in his family. For example, his sister has gotten straight A's ever since she started school, his older brother is a writer who lives in Hollywood, and his dead brother was admired by all his teachers from how well he did in school. On the other hand, Holden is not as smart as them, since he got kicked out for bad grades in school. Not that many people like Holden because of the way his character is. He asks a lot of questions at times that have no importance whatsoever.

Quote:
"I have a helluva lot of trouble just finding what I'm looking for, for God's sake, if you know what I mean" (Salinger 122).

Response:
Not only does Holden annoy people a lot but he is also indecisive. He knows what he wants, but yet he wants it exactly how he depicts it. That is a bad characteristic because you are never going to get exactly what you want in life.

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