This quote seems to express what Holden probably thinks about his destiny. He has probably realized that this is his life, and he wants to only live on his terms. This quote from the Gita seems to be saying that you shouldn't be living your life under someone else's control. That when you start living your life under someone else's ideals and rules, you're no longer living your life. I think Holden has this attitude in his personality. We know that he's been kicked out of many schools, so it seems like he has felt a need to live his life based on what he wants to do, not others. I think this part of his personality makes him an exciting and pretty cool person because I think he's really trying to live his life to fulfillment, not just someone else's expectation.
"What each must seek in his life never was on land or sea. It is something out of his own unique potentiality for experience, something that never has been and never could have been experienced by anyone else." (Joseph Campbell)
I think this quote from Joseph Campbell also expresses what Holden may believe about life. I think he believes that each life is a very unique experience, and it's not meant to be lived by anyone else. He seems to be living his life like he knows that there's no time to worry about people trying to tell him how he should be living. 
I like this quote cause it really shows that Holden is almost living by his own rules and beliefs. Like mrs. J's quote he would rather die by his own beliefs
ReplyDeleteI like how you talked about Holden's DESTINY opposed to his LIFE. It makes Holden trying to find himself all that much more important, because it will forever affect his destiny. I also like that you say he got kicked out of many schools because he's living on his own terms. So do you think Holden knows he's smart, but just wants to live life? "he's really trying to live his life to fulfillment, not just someone else's expectation." Best part of your blog in my opinion, I totally feel that everyone should try to be like Holden.
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