A Perfect Day for Bananafish
The title of the series references the short story "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" by J. D. Salinger (pictured in 1950).
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What does Banana Fish symbolize?
Bananafish, the imaginary creatures that gorge themselves on bananas and then die of banana fever, represent Seymour and his struggles to reengage with society after returning from the war.
Remember the Glass Family? They were eccentric. I know it was our connection. I loved our attachment to them. It made me feel close to you. I also managed to get my son into them too. It has been too long since we had a chance to talk about them and other similarities. I had the best time speaking with you. As I said, I could have spoken with you all day and all night. You enthralled me then and would again now. I just loved getting things for you; I loved the happiness on your face; it was my beauty for the day, or more. Right now; it makes my heart beat out of my chest.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could hold you.
ReplyDeleteThat is an easy way to get rid of me, if you like the janitor, or any of them. They are abysmal. Otherwise, I would take care of you and love you forever. You make me float on air.
ReplyDeleteThis could be the worst time of my life ending in sadness, or the happiest, ending in Heaven. I want you safe, but I think happiness would be nice for me and making you safe and happy. I wish I could love you; it is all I have dreamed about, but you need to be happy. You need to give your honest story; it is what B would have wanted; she loves her wonderful boy. She knows I do too. Forever.
ReplyDeleteI love you.
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