"When I really worry about something, I don't fool around. I even have to go to the bathroom when I worry about something. Only I don't go..."
I chose to right about the scene where Holten is really getting frustrated with the idea that Stradlater and Jane are going on a date. The reason I picked this scence is because I think we can all realate to Holeten's jealousy. Everybody has had crushes or past boyfriends/girlfriends and the way Holten explains his feelings is relatable.
The question I have after reading this is why Holten just didn't go say hi to Jane. He kept saying yes he's going to and then he would almost talk himself out of it. If he cares about her so much then why didn't he just go talk to her? Salinger I believe is maybe trying to get at the otherside of Holten. Because after this scene and Stradlater is back Holten just goes through this rage of anger, so maybe he's getting at the two different sides of people.
I really like the scene you took from the book. I find it very interesting the way Holden acts when he is nervous. I can somewhat relate to him when it comes to being nervous, but not to his extent. I also really like this scene, because I only look at Holden as an angry, troubled teenager. It is very interesting seeing the "soft" side of him. Salinger does a great job of getting the point across that Holden has more than just an angry side to him!
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