Re: Teddy
Peggy F. Jean-Louis (pfj6868@is.nyu.edu)
Mon, 05 Jan 1998 22:48:30 -0500 (EST)
On Mon, 5 Jan 1998, Malcolm Lawrence wrote:
> Go straight to the head of the class. Salinger uses plot as a tool, never as a
> means in itself. If you don't understand the concept of one hand clapping, you'll
> never understand the ending of Teddy, or pretty much any of the other Nine Stories
> (at least)...
I have to admit (however shamefacedly) that, although I'm aware that plot
is secondary to alot of Salinger's work, I've never quite understood "The
Laughing Man." No matter how many times I read it, and as much as I like
it....I still don't get it. Anybody willing to step up with some
interpretations?
Peggy