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A Perfect Day for Bananafish Study Guide

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by J. D. Salinger
About 59 pages (17,581 words)
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A Perfect Day for Bananafish Study Guide consists of approx. 59 pages of summaries and analysis on A Perfect Day for Bananafish by J. D. Salinger. Browse the literature study guide below:

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The story begins in a hotel in an unnamed city. There are ninety- seven men in advertising from New York City staying in the hotel. This which means that the girl staying in room 507 has to wait several hours for a free telephone line. She passes the time by reading a woman's magazine, grooming herself, and caring for her garments. Finally, the operator calls her to tell hersay that a line is free. She is in the middle of painting her nails and takes her time carefully capping the bottle and picking up an ashtray before answering the call. (read more)
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  Critical Overview

  Criticism

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      Critical Essay #4
      Critical Essay #5

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