Nick and Binx

I think there were a few similarities between Nick Adams and Binx Boling. The main similarity as well as the theme for our class is their search for self. Nick continually searches for his place in the world through his adventures. He has one foot in one world and through the course of events he realizes he doesn't belong in that world. He is constantly looking for his place. The way that he breaks from his reality is by separating himself from the world and imerssing himself in nature and fishing. Binx is searching for his place in the world. He feels like there are bigger and better things for him to accomplish and achieve. He's searching for his purpose. His way to break from reality is by secluding himself from reality in the movies. He forgets about the world when he's in the movies.