Chapters 9-10

            Sal’s story continues in Denver.  He also continues to try and fit in with Dean by trying unsuccessfully to get with girls.  Sal has a more quiet and philosophical attitude, yet he tries to fit in with the kids who are tough, stupid, and womanizers.  At the end of chapter 10, he kind of realizes that he acted stupidly with Rita and wishes that he had been himself with her, rather than act the way Dean would have.  I hope for Sal’s sake that he continues to realize that Dean isn’t worth changing his whole way of thinking.  If Dean has an idea, Sal will hold off his plans in order to fit Dean into his schedule.  He started this adventure in order to get away from his crazy annoying life in the east, and his life has become increasingly hectic when Dean is with him.  Dean’s ideas never end well; Sal enjoys himself better when he is alone with strangers on the road in between destinations.  Chapter 10 leaves us with Dean about to leave for San Francisco, and I hope he enjoys himself more on the road than he did while he was in Denver.  Rather than trying to fit in with others, I want Sal to become more comfortable with himself and not worry so much about Dean and Carlos.