I can see your point. My angle was that Lindsey identified with Holden's state of mind, which most people can, regardless of situation--that is, the feeling of being unable to identify. I especially thought Lindsey would "get" Holden because a lot of "Catcher" swings on the death of Holden's sister, and myLindsey was very affected by the death of his own sister (he mentions the death of a sibling to Angel in "", and I kinda ran with it).
But now that I'm considering it, I think you're right. Lindsey'd take himself and Holden, compare the material points, and decide he has a whole lot more to bitch about than Holden.
Same thing with Moby Dick. I wanted to suggest Lindsey could identify with Ahab--both of them obsessed over destroying their enemies. The dramatic irony being, of course, that the white whale could've cared less about Ahab, and Ahab invented the rivalry, just like Lindsey seems to think Angel cares two cents for him when he's not poking him. But Lindsey'd read the book and understand that Ahab was a bitter fool, and not identify at all, thinking his own situation completely different (when it's not at all). In the end, Lindsey's too arrogant to identify with anyone; he thinks he's had it worse than anyone and that he still managed to become who he is, so he must be great.
I realize I'm rambling; just my way of thanking you for the insight into Lindsey's character.
Re: Lindsey's a bitter, bitter man, no?
Thanks. And definitely, bitter.
Catcher In The Rye
I can see your point. My angle was that Lindsey identified with Holden's state of mind, which most people can, regardless of situation--that is, the feeling of being unable to identify. I especially thought Lindsey would "get" Holden because a lot of "Catcher" swings on the death of Holden's sister, and myLindsey was very affected by the death of his own sister (he mentions the death of a sibling to Angel in "", and I kinda ran with it).
But now that I'm considering it, I think you're right. Lindsey'd take himself and Holden, compare the material points, and decide he has a whole lot more to bitch about than Holden.
Same thing with Moby Dick. I wanted to suggest Lindsey could identify with Ahab--both of them obsessed over destroying their enemies. The dramatic irony being, of course, that the white whale could've cared less about Ahab, and Ahab invented the rivalry, just like Lindsey seems to think Angel cares two cents for him when he's not poking him. But Lindsey'd read the book and understand that Ahab was a bitter fool, and not identify at all, thinking his own situation completely different (when it's not at all). In the end, Lindsey's too arrogant to identify with anyone; he thinks he's had it worse than anyone and that he still managed to become who he is, so he must be great.
I realize I'm rambling; just my way of thanking you for the insight into Lindsey's character.