He's quite a guy,' Joel told me. 'Do you know what he told me after lying under a cliff for thirty-six hours with two inches of his femur sticking out? He said: Queenie, I think I'm going to pass out and before I do, I'm going to give you a piece of advice-God, I thought he was going to die then and knew and was telling me what to do with his book-and he said quite solemnly: Queenie, always stick to Bach and the early Italians-and passed out cold as a mackerel. And by God, it's not bad advice.
In "The Moviegoer" by Walker Percy, a conversation reveals the resilience and wisdom of a character who, after a traumatic experience, offers profound advice. Despite being in a critical condition with severe injuries, he shares his thoughts with Queenie. This moment emphasizes the fragility of life and the surprising clarity that can emerge in dire situations.
The character's recommendation to "always stick to Bach and the early Italians" serves as both...
