Dream Catcher ( was Introductions)

Subject: Dream Catcher ( was Introductions)
From: Will Hochman (hochmanw1@southernct.edu)
Date: Thu Jul 04 2002 - 11:58:24 EDT

Jim, we definitely read Dream Catcher differently. I think Margaret
Salinger was honestly and bravely attempting to tell her story. For
one thing, I appreciated the memoir with feminist ideas of hierarchy
in mind. I don't think I would have enjoyed being a woman in the
Salinger homes. Was Margaret Salinger being gossipy and whiny (sp)?
In places, perhaps...but she seemed to honestly be seeking
understanding of the father (which ironically is something Holden and
the Glass's quietly avoid). Anyway, when "Sonny" was growing up, it
sounds like his sister was not as much loved. And when Margaret was
growing up, it sounds like she often drew the short straw in the
family. But here's my real point. I found myself fascinated by Dream
Catcher. Margaret Salinger's good story telling, clear writing, and
nice literary insights into her father's fiction kept me turning her
pages with respect. I don't agree with all of her points, but as a
Salinger scholar I'll continue to thank her for making them and
offering some pretty reliable (though perhaps not always)
biographical information about J.D. Salinger as well.

will 

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	Will Hochman

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Southern Connecticut State University
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