gh religion in these two novels has been affecting people in a bad way, religion has not been a positive influence on their lives. Yet Franny and Larry are both extremely happy with their search and in a sense do not care what others think, and they are focusing on themselves rather than everyone else around them. Both Larry and Franny have benefited greatly from their religious experiences. They both have found true happiness from their search for meaning. They benefited from their religious experiences because they felt a sense of individuality and tranquil. Franny explains to Lane that she wants to feel the result of the Jesus prayer, which would bring her the feeling of tranquil. Larry also feels a sense of peacefulness when he returns from his trip to India, where he practiced Indian mysticism.So far as Im concerned I can only tell you that the intense sense of peace joy, and assurance that possessed me in that moment of rapture abides with me still and that the vision of the worlds beauty is as fresh and vivid now as when first my eyes were dazzled by it.15Most definitely feeling peaceful and happiness was a benefit in which both characters derived from their practiced religion. Franny seems to be looking forward to the feeling of peacefulness from her prayer. In addition, when Larry describes his experiences there is a mood of pleasure and happiness. This short quotation makes one feel extremely happy for Larrys feeling of whole and completeness. Both characters eventually find their peacefulness after searching for very long periods, but they definitely feel it is worth the joy it has brought them in the end. Another important aspect in which both characters benefited was a feeling of completeness after their search. After Frannys brother Buddys phone call, she had discovered what she was searching for and she felt like she was completed once and for all.Franny took in her breath slightly but continues to hold the ph...
