SYBIL

Benjamin discovers that a fictional character has entered his life. Benjamin is an English professor at a small college. His love for literature began when he was a child and books often came alive for him. Like many adolescents, Benjamin was introduced to writing of J.D. Salinger at a young age. But unlike most, his relationship to the literature takes on special meaning. While in summer camp, he is introduced to J.D. Salinger’s short story, A Perfect Day for Bananafish, from NINE STORIES. It was not the surprise ending that interested him, but Seymour Glass’ young friend, Sybil. He discovers that Sybil somehow has entered his life. He is first aware of this when a new girl arrives at his high school. She would reappear a number of times during his life, but her ages would not co-inside with his. The last time he would see her, she is a little girl at the beach. Benjamin seldom shares this knowledge with anyone, and he keeps other secrets as well. SYBIL is the story of Benjamin’s encounters with her and the affects she has upon his life. Note: The novel switches between prose and playwriting formats. Like Sybil, the chapters are not always chronological.