One example could be the red hunting hat, which advertises his uniqueness and also gives him a feel of protection. The reason of this isolation seems to be his pains and troubles. He never addresses his own emotions directly, nor does he attempt to discover the source of his troubles.
Who is Briggs Beall in The Night the Bed Fell? Believed that he would suffocate during the night; cousin to James Thurber. ... Thurber says the night the bed fell was the "high-water mark" of his youth.
