Subject: Re: How Many Sisters Had Sybil Carpenter
Smmrs@aol.com
Date: Thu Feb 17 2000 - 20:40:44 EST
In a message dated 2/17/00 7:17:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
mkozusko@parallel.park.uga.edu writes:
<< Louise again:
"It is indicated in Seymour:An Introduction that A Perfect Day For
Bananafish is not by JD Salinger as such, but is Buddy's take as an
author on Seymour's suicide. Therefore rather than being a `true'
story in which suspension of disbelief allows us to accept the idea of
an omnipotent narrator, it is Buddy's attempt to rationalise the
suicide in a purely fictional, speculative manner."
But of course it *is* by J. D. Salinger. Buddy is a convenient device
for excusing a great shift in plans. Nothing, neither way, as far as
I can tell. >>
Great point. By the way on the subject of Seymour's suicide, has anyone
noticed the passage in RHTRBC where we find out Muriel has told her mom about
the scars on Seymours wrist? Isnt that why he wore sweaters? Any feedback is
appreciated!
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