Thursday, September 18, 2014

I'm going to prove that In 'A Perfect Day for Bananafish' the characters cling to Objects because it is easier than looking for security, safety, and protection in others. All the characters in J. D. Salingers book cling on to an object because it makes them feel protected. For example, Seymour clings onto his bathrobe, and Muriel clings onto her sunscreen because they are both looking fro protection but cant seem to find it with each other. In the end, both of their objects end up not helping them. Seymour ends up shooting himself and Muriel is burnt on her entire body. They find it easier to look for protection from objects and not each other because communication and sharing feelings is hard for both of them. 
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  1. Meghan DaltonSeptember 18, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    I understand what you saying and I kind of agree. When you were talking about Seymour and his bathrobe I was completely for what you were saying anad it made total sense. Although, I don't quite agree with your comment on Muriel clinging onto her sunscreen. Yes it was a form of protection and she still got burned, but it seemed more like her mother was forcing her to use it rather than her being attached to it, like Seymour was with his Robe.

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