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Hi Hilary.

I think for a paper on characterization, especially one that isn't more than
about 5-10 pages long, you maybe want to consider one of the 9 stories. It
just may make it easier on you to have everything kind of contained. I would
suggest "For Esme," because 1) it's the best one, 2) it's representative of
Salinger at the height of his powers, and 3) it's fookin' brilliant! I think
it would also be pretty easy to compare/contrast Holden with Staff Sergeant X.
You could talk about X's relationship with Esme as compared to Holden's with
Phoebe, the ease with which they communicate with youngsters and the salvation
these young girls represent to the respective protagonists. I'll try and send
you some of my previous posts that kind of deal with this, just in case (as
if!) they help.

rick

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