Wednesday, March 17, 2010
I'm Just a Kid
The song, "I'm Just a Kid", by Simple Plan, I believe would fit the best on page 154 when Holden sits down on the park bench at night and he is all alone. I thought this scene fit well with the song because both the song and the scene have many characteristics in common. For example, in the song it says, "I'll try to think about the last time I had a good time," and that is exactly what Holden has been doing often, and especially in this scene Holden thinks about Phoebe because she is always apart Holden's cherished memories. Also, in the chorus it says, "Nobody cares, cause I'm alone and the world is having more fun than me." During this scene, Holden has convinced himself that he has pneumonia and that he is going to die. He is feeling very lonely and wants to see his sister which is all another similarity to the song. The song also mentions, "And every night is the worst night ever," and that is exactly how Holden feels every night he goes out. He doesn't ever feel right because he needs a companion and without one he is always feeling lonely.
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I agree with your placement of the song because when Holden sits on the park bench he feels so lonely, and the lyrics of the song echo his feelings. The song could also be placed after he thinks about Jane and Phoebe and tries to call the hooker. The song would fit because Holden seeks companionship, similar to the lyrics, "Nobody wants to be alone in the world," which is his reason for calling the hooker.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Kelly, you chose a good placement for the song. I also think that the song helps relate to Holden's constant search for a companion to cure his lonliness. When he is sitting at the bench in the park all alone, it also shows how Holden is in a sticky situation because no matter how much company he searches for, he does not get satisfied. Holden does not want such lonliness to last any longer and that is represented in the song when it says, "what's another night all alone, when your spending everyday on your own."
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