I chose this passage because Holden said he was sort of crying. When reading this part, I had to read it again because I was shocked that Holden actually said he was sort of crying. Holden is a person that never shows any emotion besides anger, and here he is showing signs of remorse, but then obviously goes back to his old self of hating everything.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Literary Luminary
"When I was all set to go, when I had my bags and all, I stood for a while next to the stairs and took a last look down the goddam corridor, I was sort of crying. I don't know why. I put my red hunting hat on, and turned the peak around to the back, the way I liked it, and then I yelled at the top of my goddam voice, 'Sleep tight, ya morons!' I'll bet I woke up every bastard on the whole floor. Then I got the hell out. Some stupid guy had thrown peanut shells all over the stairs, and I damn near broke my crazy neck." pg. 52
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I truly found this passage to be shocking as well, Amanda. Holden is one who always shells all of his emotion inside of him, and instead, releases his stress through bullying those around him. When Holden stated that he was "sort of crying," I felt surprised for the reason because he was finally letting out his emotions and overwhelming amount of good and bad feelings. Possibly, if Holden continues to relieve his overpowering feelings/emotions, he will become a happier person--one who isn't always angered, stressed, and cruel to individuals surrounding him.
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