J.D Salinger’s Franny and Zooey Essay -- J.D Salinger’s Franny and Zoo

The Pessimistic and Bitter Franny Glass of J.D Salingers Franny and ZooeyYoung maturity date is often a time for maturing spiritually. Franny Glass, the protagonist of J.D Salingers novel, Franny and Zooey, began to question her ghostlike beliefs, during this time of spiritual growth. Frannys quest for religion caused her to become pessimistic, bitter, and emotionally unstable.Franny held many strong beliefs that caused her to view her surroundings pessimistically. After spending one-third years contently in college, Franny changed her view of the college experience. She decided that college was one more dopey inane drift in the world. (Salinger, 146) She failed to see college as a place that allows one to increase his or her knowledge and independence. Similarly, she thought that just because she wanted enlightenment or peace instead of prestige or fame-doesnt mean that she was not as egotistical and self seeking as everybody else.(Salinger, 149) Instead of looking for the pos itive qualities in others, she made a abstraction that all people are egotistical and self-seeking. Additionally, she raved and bitched about the stupidity of her audiences and their bungling laughter.(Salinger, 199) Despite the fact that the audiences were supporting Franny by watching her perform, she insists all audiences are stupid. Frannys religious quest caused her to view her surroundings pessimistically.Franny was worried by her questions concerning religion...