Kicked Out for Good Reasons

Nope, definitely don't miss The Odyssey, not one bit.
I finished the reading for the Catcher in the Rye, and have been surprised with how much I liked it. The writing is actually easy to read, unlike the Odyssey, and the whole don't-have-to-write-in-the-margins thing is pretty relaxing. I've found myself wrapped up in the story of CITR and have really enjoyed it so far. Except for the main character. Honestly, he's really bugging me. He just seems like an arrogant jerk. He talks like he knows he's a jerk, and doesn't care about it, which also tends to get on my nerves. He's abrasive, uncaring, and mostly just annoying. Most people would probably say he's just 'unique' or 'misunderstood' but I have to disagree. When I think of unique, I think of someone who's their own person, within reason! The main character is basically breaking all the rules. Uniqueness is when you don't break the rules, but follow  them in your own way. I think Holden is just a jerk. Just because you're unique, doesn't mean you're useful.
I think the way to keep our individuality and sense of self is through childhood tradition. Eat your favorite childhood meal. Watch your favorite childhood show. Read your favorite childhood book. These little things can help us remember who we are, and how we too were once children, with our own wants and needs. It's important that we keep our individuality in order to keep ourselves, and not just fade into another face in the crowd.
Allie's character has been my favorite character in the story, mostly because he reminds me of... well, me. Yes, this is going to sound arrogant and vain, but it's true. I'm not necessarily my favorite person, but the parallels between Allie and I are surprising. He's smart, kind, and never seems to stop laughing. While I don't necessarily connect to the last part, I'm always trying to excel in school, and be an overall good person... but I don't know. He also helps out wherever he can, and always manages to put a smile on his brother's face.
Wow, that sounded really, really arrogant. I apologize, it's hard to compare without bias. But I do think Allie and I are very similar. Except he has red hair and plays baseball, neither of which applies to me...
But anyways. I can't wait to see how the story turns out!

Book- The Lost Stories- John Flanagan
Video Game- The Elder Scrolls IV- Oblivion (Yes, this is the 3rd Elder Scrolls game I've put here. Deal with it.)
Music- Faceless- Red
Classical- Haydn's Cello Concerto in C Major

Have a great week, and see you all on Wednesday!