Part One, Chapters 13-14: Summary and Analysis
New Characters:
Ricky: Terry’s brother
Ponzo: Ricky’s friend
The Ghost: a mad hobo Sal meets in Pennsylvania
Skinny Salesman: he gives Sal a ride to Times Square
Summary
After a few days, Sal and Terry have had enough of L.A. They can’t find jobs and they are overwhelmed by the wild, crowded city streets, teeming with tourists and eccentric characters. Sal calls the city “a jungle.” Sal and Terry decide to go to New York together. Terry visits her sister while Sal waits outside. He can hear the two women arguing, and Terry quickly leaves the house. They move out of their hotel room and are back on the road again.
To save money, Sal...
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