As we have frequently discussed while reading and
studying the novel, the protagonist, Holden, indirectly tells you a great deal
about himself. You know Holden better than he does. As we've also discussed, the
author also indirectly tells you about Holden. The song Smoke Gets in Your
Eyes appears in the story. Is it significant? You decide...
They asked me how I knew
My true love was true
Oh, I of course replied
Something here inside cannot be denied
They said someday you'll find
All who love are blind
Oh, when your heart's on fire
You must realize
Smoke gets in your eyes
So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed
To think they could doubt my love
Yet today my love has flown away
I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride
Tears I can not hide
Oh, so I smile and say
When a lovely flame dies
Smoke gets in your eyes
Smoke gets in your eyes
