Re: Mr. Antolini

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In a message dated 97-12-03 08:49:04 EST, you write:

<< Is it not possible that Antolini's gesture is completely unsexual and
innocent
 in itself, an act of humanity that does nothing but illustrate the depth of
 Holden's confusion? Holden is genuinely unloved and unprepared. Naturally,
he
 would react as he did.
  >>

Been thinking about this one...the earlier post describing Mr. Antolini's
psych and possible motivations seemed right on target, but I think the text
deliberately leaves room for ambiguity regarding Antolini's motives.  Point
is, his actions Could have been seen as perverse, or Could have been seen as
genuine, healthy affection.  Holden's reaction is, I think, the point.
 Antolini's psych is, I think, a mystery.  He's like an inkblot.  What we
read into him is important in that it reveals to us ourselves...and Holden.

Jim

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