Set against the backdrop of 20th-century New York, 'Franny and Zooey' dives deep into the complex dynamics of the Glass family. The novella portrays the youngest Glass sibling, Franny, as she navigates an existential crisis precipitated by the superficiality of college life. Her religious fervor and quest for meaning leads to a breakdown, prompting her brother Zooey, a former radio child star marked by his own emotional battles, to intervene. This intervention unfolds into a layered exploration of spirituality, intellect, family bonds, and the quest for authenticity in a disenchanted world.