How much better it would be if they weren't so damn understanding--if they kicked me out of the house. To find yourself out in the street with two dollars to your name, to catch the streetcar downtown and get a job, perhaps as an airline stewardess. Think how wonderful it would be to fly to Houston and back three times a week for the next twenty years. You think I'm kidding? I'm not. It would be wonderful.
The speaker in "The Moviegoer" expresses a longing for a more challenging life, suggesting that it would be better if their family were less forgiving. They fantasize about being forced to fend for themselves, imagining the thrill of starting anew with only a small amount of money. This desire for independence drives them to envision a life filled with travel and adventure, highlighting their yearning for excitement and change.
This idea of being unmoored from familial comfort reflects a deeper craving for personal freedom and self-discovery. The prospect of becoming an airline stewardess symbolizes the allure of exploration and the diverse experiences that come with it. Instead of drifting through life with understanding and support, the speaker desires the harshness of reality, believing that it will lead to a more fulfilling existence.
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