Jd Salinger Franny And Zooey Pdf Jun 2026

The novel presents a complex, nuanced take on "ego." Franny has rejected her college theater department, fearing that her desire for praise (her ego) will force her to lower her artistic standards and conform to bad practices. However, Zooey argues that a strong ego—a true sense of self and a commitment to one's own high standards—is precisely what prevents soul-crushing conformity. It is by clinging to one's unique artistic impulses that one can create and share selflessly.