Response to Emily

I agree entirely with your idea of a different outlook on Sal's character. He has almost completely changed from the start of the book. At first, he showed little to no emotion and now he's begun to act like a real clown. He's actually taking on the characteristics of Dean in the sense that he is constantly getting drunk and is doing ridiculous acts that have heavy consequences which no longer concern him. He is a changed man and will continue to follow this act. However, how far is he willing to go? I do believe that sooner or later he will come to his limit and will have to make a decision: whether to cross it or turn back. With this sudden change of attitude, I believe he will turn back when the time comes but who knows.