y is very patient with Isabel and he does not care if she understands him or not. He has set out a goal for himself to search for the meaning of his life, and he is going to continue to search for meaning no matter what anyone says to him. In one sense, Isabel does not understand or see any real value in any kind of knowledge of oneself. As she stated before, Im just an ordinary girl.10 She is ordinary and to a certain extreme does not understand the basics of life and what the true meaning that Larry is searching for. The meaning of his life. Larry does not get mad at Isabel when she says that he is just a simple dreamer, he just chooses to walk away from her because he feels that obviously she does not understand what is important to him, and he does not want anyone to get in the way of his search for meaning. The characters put these important factors in their lives on hold, which leads their loved ones to disagree with their search for meaning and in the end they feel a sense of rejection. Franny and Larry put their search for meaning above everything and everyone in their lives, which leads their loved ones no choice but to disagree with their religion or way of life. People that are close to another individual tend to always look out for that persons well being. These two characters loved ones did not think their search was in their best interests in order to live a fulfilling life. While Zooey is listening to Frannys reasoning for her prayer, he tells her that it frightens him to see her using it. He is in fear for what will become of his sister, since she is so devoted to the Jesus prayer.Theres something about the way your going at this prayer that gives me the willies, if you want to know the truth. You think Im out to stop you from saying it. I dont know whether Im or not thats a goddam debatable point but I would like you to clear up for me just what the hell your motives are for saying it.11This point is also...
