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On Sat, 17 Jan 1998, Bethany M. Edstrom wrote:

> was named after two movie stars, Jane Caulfield, and Somebody Holden
> (sorry--help me out if you know...). 

Actually, I think it was Joan Caulfield. William Holden, maybe?
> 
> really means to "see more glass." Unfortuantely I can't duplicate it. But when
> I think of seeing glass, I think of seeing something that at once tempts us and
> limits us. A glass wall both reveals what is on the other side and refuses to
> allow us to pass through it. How does this relate to Seymour--that's the hard
> part... I have a few answers that don't fully satisfy me, but am reminded that
> a good way to break a window is to throw a rock...

Well, if you think (as I always sort of have) that the glass is what
separates us from spiritual enlightment, it makes sense. If Seymour "sees
more glass" he realizes that the possiblity to reach an enlightened stage
is all around us, not just in a church for example. He's then a step ahead
of everyone.

Peggy

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