I don't get it.

>>7880156
it's a meme.
or I think it's about the world being corrupt and if you're not corrupt then you won't fit in.

The only reason why it's considered literature is due to its popularity among the youth (back in the day) and the censorship controversies it inspired.

Other than that, the symbolism is blatantly obvious (books says it right in your face) and nor is it impressive by any literary standards.

>>7880163
>nor is it impressive by any literary standards.
you are right objectively. but it does touch peoples' hearts in this day, so it does appeal to the audience and is well-done in that respect.

>>7880156
Degenerate propaganda.

>>7880156
He pays a prostitute to talk to him.

>>7880156
sounds like you're a phony

>>7880156
Blah, blah. He fucks his sister Phoebe. Blah, blah.

>>7880156
"Thomas Pynchon" is one of J.D. Salinger's pen names. Now read the book again with that in mind.

his hat represents comfort

>>7880156

What is there to "get"?

He rapes his sister Phoebe.