Catcher in the Rye post 2

Within Holden's vignette about the suitcases, he makes a powerful statement that provides insight to his perspective of the world around him. He states, "...it's really hard to be roommates with people if your suitcases are much better than theirs - if yours are really good ones and theirs aren't.  You think if they're intelligent and all, the other person, and have a good sense of humor, that they don't give a --- whose suitcases are better, but they do.  They really do" (Salinger 121). Holden is trying to say that people judge others by what kind of suitcase they carry. He elaborated on this idea of suitcases, extending it to represent the prejudices that are ingrained in people. He expresses his dislike for how people define others, although admitting he himself can be guilty of stereotyping also. I believe this is an important moment in his story because it states the purpose for his writing, and creates strong connection to the world that readers are able to identify with.