Why does Seymour kiss Sybil's feet?

Seymour and Sybil are in the water, and after she sees a bananafish, thereby acknowledging imminent death, he impulsively kisses her foot. This kiss is devoid of sexual overtones, rather it is a "sexless and universal mark of essential humanity" (Hamilton, 28).

What does Miss Spiritual Tramp of 1948 mean?

Seymour's wife, Muriel. Why does Seymour call his wife, "Miss Spiritual Tramp of 1948"? Because he sees her as shallow and materialistic; she is not spiritual or worldly. What does Muriel's Last name (Glass) symbolize. She is shallow and transparent; you can see through her.

Why is Muriel's mother worried about Seymour's driving?

Her mother is concerned about the erratic, reckless behavior of Seymour, Muriel's husband. She hints at a car accident that Seymour and Muriel were involved in and suggests that Seymour deliberately crashed Muriel's father's car into a tree.

Who is Muriel in A Perfect Day for Bananafish?

Muriel, a pretty and self-interested socialite, is firmly entrenched in the superficial, materialistic world in which Seymour is an outsider. She places great importance on her appearance, spends time reading vapid magazines, and is concerned with the horrendous fashion she sees at the Florida resort.

How old is Sybil in Banana Fish?

Sybil is a young girl vacationing on Florida with her mother. We can guess that her age is somewhere around four. Salinger tells us she's wearing a two-piece bathing suit, "one piece of which she would not actually be needing for another nine or ten years" (3).

Why does Seymour kiss Sybil's feet?