The Moviegoer

This book was written by Walker Percy. It was his first novel, his most famous novel and critically acclaimed novel. I found the character Binx and myself sort of paralleling in one sense or another. we both are from Southern cities. Both felt a sense of alienation. And of course both have family problems or as we say nowadays "Defunctional". 

Even though he felt as though he really didn't belong to a set of friends or community. I differ from that in my life. I have great deal of love and vice verse from my friends but can't same the same for my family. I notice the christian imagery throughout the novel. It is very clear that Percy is a devout catholic and the setting of New Orleans help to depict the theme. By the city known for the huge catholic families. The southern tradtitions that's in the novel are priceless as any tradition from the south.  I can truly relate to those desires to keep the traditions going and search to find yourself. Regardless of what others tend to believe self motivation can and will keep you sane.