A problem in this story is that Sonia cannot find Salinger. How is this problem resolved? Sonia opens the thermostat and sets the temperature to 80 degrees.
Sonia stares out the bus window at the grey skies and grey town.
Sonia wishes she could go to the movies or the mall.
Sonia finds Salinger near the pond in her backyard.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility