The Catcher in the Rye has had many interesting parts so far. One part that really caught my attention was on page 8. In this part Holden is having a conversation with Mr. Spencer. They are discussing a meeting Holden had with Dr. Thurmer. Holden explained how Dr. Thurmer told him that life is a game, and that he should play it by the rules.
I chose this scene to write about, because I find the quote that Dr. Thurmer said very interesting. I have never actually heard anyone explain life saying that it is a game, and that you should play it by the rules. There are lots of great quotes/scenes in the book, but so far this one really caught my attention and made me think hard about it.
Salinger has left me with one big question: what does he truely mean by a game, and following it by the rules? I feel that he is trying to get the point across that people need to do what they have to do, but do it in an appropriate fashion. Is this truely what he means though? I am not so sure. One thing I do know though is that Holden is a troubled kid, and he sure isn't playing the game by the rules!
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