ctor that both characters sacrificed was their relationships with their loved ones. While Franny tries to explain the Jesus prayer to Zooey, she becomes so frustrated with his questioning that she ends up insulting her closest and favorite brother. Oh shut up! Just start, if your going to. All I ask is that you at least try to be a little bit tactful, the way Im feeling right now thats all. You are without a doubt the most tactless person Ive ever known in my life. Your absolutely the most unsympathetic person Ive ever known. You are!8Secondly, Larry has a chance of marriage with Isabel who he cares for very much, but his voyage to search for meaning does not appeal to her at all. Isabel does not approve of his search and therefore will not marry him until he is ready to settle down.But Larry, she interrupted him desperately. Dont you see youre asking something of me that Im not fitted for, that Im not interested in? How often do I have to repeat to you that Im just happy an ordinary normal girl. Larry if you love me you wouldnt make me so unhappy.9 Franny becomes so frustrated in trying to explain the reasoning behind her prayer that she ends up becoming bitter towards Zooey. The tone that is used while insulting Zooey gives the impression of serious frustration and extreme anger. She describes him as being tactless and unsympathetic, which is very ironic because he is sympathizing with her and trying to get a better understanding so he can not only help her but also improve her way of life. The quote above from the novel Franny and Zooey show Frannys extreme anger towards the people around her, and especially the ones who do not respect her belief in religion. The second example gives many impressions of the desperate feeling that Isabel is feeling. She makes Larrys realities sound like they are only a dream. Isabel blames Larry for her unhappiness and he just replies that this is what he must do with his life. Larr...
