Perfect Day for a Bananafish, J.D. Salinger

The images of war remain imbedded in an individual's mind, making it difficult for anyone who has faced the horrors of war to reassimilate themselves within society. People who have never faced the horrible images lack the understanding and compassion needed for a war veteran to reestablish themselves. The alienation an individual suffers from family and friends thrusts them further into a world of confusion, forcing them to take drastic actions to find peace. The …

…the same location is significant in that he has come full circle. His life started at the hotel with hopes and dreams, and now ends at the hotel with emotional turmoil and pain. he clearly commits suicide in the room with Muriel as a message to her that her shallow, pretentious attitude will not save her from society. Seymour has struggled with his life in a callous society, now Muriel will struggle with his death.