Weblog Entry 15 1e

Holden's fantastical scenario after his physical altercation with Maurice gives us a closer look at his inner psyche, emotional affection, and subconscious misconceptions (especially his hypocritical ways). The first way in which the fantasy is significant to us is by displaying his hypocritical nature. Holden claims in most of the book that he is a passive and peaceful individual, yet he blatantly insults Maurice (even though he is bigger and much stronger than him) and nearly promotes the fight between himself and Maurice. Not only that, in his fantasy world he even goes as far as to shoot Maurice in the stomach nearly 6 times, even though all Maurice did was punch him in the stomach. This displays his hypocritical tendencies when it comes to his demeanor and also his immaturity to acknowledge his faults. Not only that, however, the fantasy also displays his misconception of the adult world. in Holden's mind adults are cruel, violent, immoral and not genuine. His fantasy world clearly portrays this. In it he think's of himself as a very masculine character, who steals an individuals life and later calls up a girl to bandage him up while he smokes a cigarette. This not only displays his misconception of adult hood, but his misconception of life as well. Finally, the fantasy after his beating from Maurice manifests Holden's affectionate side. In his fantasy he pictures himself being bandaged from his childhood friend (possibly love interest) Jane Gallanger. He calls her up sucessfully (although hes already tried to call her a number of times) and she comes over to comfort him physically (even holds a cigarette for him while he smokes). This section of the fantasy portrays Holden's deeper side, and it is one of the first scenes that show something that Holden truly admires in the world.