Theme Of Loneliness In Eminem 'Talkin' 2 Myself

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“Talkin’ 2 Myself” by Eminem would fit with the scene where Holden unintentionally raises his voice at Sally in the restaurant, and insulting her towards the end of their date. After lashing out at Sally, it seems that Holden continually isolates himself despite him searching for companionship. Salinger uses this scene to communicate that the only way to overcome loneliness, is to allow others into your life. In a like manner, Eminem describes how he felt during a low, lonely point in his life through “Talkin’ 2 Myself”. Both Eminem and Holden admit to some level of insanity with Eminem asking himself “am I the one whose crazy?”, and Holden thinking “I swear to God I’m a madman” (Salinger 134). Also, Eminem comments on him “dissing people for

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