Re: phonies... Vikings... heathens?

Humanitarian? Sure, to an extent. But remember, taking the graffitti off
would still give him a purpose, serving others. He is NOT looking to be a
bodhisattva, not a saint by an means, he's lokking for a purpose that serves
a purpose.
tina

>That's possible. It seemed to me Holden had a humane streak in him -- he
>cared about preserving innocence, and I've always thought of that as his
>primary motivation for wanting to be a Catcher. It comes from the same
>motivation that made him want to erase all the "Fuck Yous" from the walls
>of the Museum of Natural History.
>
>But that thing with his brother....well, I can see that.
>
>Something else to keep in mind next time I read it :)
>
>Jim
>
>tina carson wrote:
>
>>Dead certain. He was lost, drifting, & looking for a way to be something.
>> To be the Catcher, he'd have a purpose, a place, and know who he is.
>>He's looking for a handle, a grounding, & that would fulfill his needs and
>>give him purpose, justification for living. He's still asking "why am I
>>alive instead of my much smarter, wiser & more ethereal brother?" He
>>wants to be the Catcher to give him a reason to BE.
>>tina
>
>
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