Work on your scene. Remember magical REALism is not magical crazy-ism (Trevor!). Keep in mind where your characters are headed and what the idol can offer the commoner.
Discussion Question
Discussion Question
1. "Writing is different," Salinger insists. "Other people get into occupations by accident or deign; but writers are born. We have to write. I have to write. I could work at selling motels, or slopping hogs, for fifty years, but if someone asked my occupation, I'd say writer, even if I'd never sold a word. Writers write. Other people talk." (109)
How does Salinger's idea relate to Ray? How does it relate to the idea of faith?
2. Why does Ray constantly press Salinger about writing?
3. Ray pulls out a fan letter to Salinger (p. 134), but Salinger is unmoved by the note. Why do you think Salinger is so reluctant to be loved and adored? Why include this type of character in the novel? What purpose of Salinger's reluctance serve in Ray's journey?
2. Why does Ray constantly press Salinger about writing?
3. Ray pulls out a fan letter to Salinger (p. 134), but Salinger is unmoved by the note. Why do you think Salinger is so reluctant to be loved and adored? Why include this type of character in the novel? What purpose of Salinger's reluctance serve in Ray's journey?
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