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Walker Percy is the main character of the novel "The Moviegoer" written by American author Walker Percy. Set in New Orleans in the 1960s, Percy's character is a wealthy and introspective young man named John Bolling "Binx" Bolling.
Binx Bolling comes from a prominent Southern family and has a seemingly successful career as a stockbroker. However, despite his materialistic lifestyle, he finds himself disillusioned and detached from the world around him. Binx seeks solace and meaning in his life through his frequent visits to the movies. He believes that the movies embody what he describes as "certainty of experience" and provide an escape from the monotony and superficiality of everyday existence.
Throughout the novel, Binx undergoes a journey of self-discovery as he grapples with questions of existentialism and authenticity. He navigates various relationships, including his complicated romantic entanglement with his secretaries, Sharon and his cousin, Kate Cutrer. Binx's quest for meaning intensifies when his stepbrother, Lonnie, dies, prompting him to confront his own mortality and the fragility of human existence.
"The Moviegoer" is a thought-provoking exploration of the modern condition, examining themes such as alienation, identity, and the search for purpose in a society consumed by materialism. Walker Percy's character, Binx Bolling, serves as a vessel to contemplate these existential concerns, ultimately challenging readers to examine their own lives and the role of meaningful connection in a world saturated with superficial distractions.
