Catcher in the Rye
Throughout the era of literature, innumerable books have been published that each contain plots varying immensely from others. From action to magical to psychological, books have exposure (what do you mean? ..) to millions of people and their specific interests. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger is an intriguing book about a young boy in New York and his mental struggles in the physical world. This coming-of-age fiction novel greatly distinguishes the barrier between a moody teen and a depressive teen. Holden Caulfield, the main character of the book, is entangled within his own thoughts and conflicts with his surrounding environment. Caulfield experiences depression throughout the whole story which is expressed by lack of enthusiasm, changes in eating habits, and behavioral problems that affect his reaction to the outside world.
To begin, Caulfield’s lack of enthusiasm is constant in his setting. He is lacking the concentration to create a solid path in life and leaves multiple schools such as Whooton and Elkton Hills. Caulfield is flunking four of his subjects except English and has been kicked out of Pencey, his current school (Salinger 4). As he is talking with Mr. Spencer, the history teacher at Pencey, Holden reveals that he quit Elkton Hills since he was surrounded by phonies and could not focus in that type of environment. ( SALINGER ???) His teacher Mr.Haas would judge parents, which caused Holden to be depressed. “If a boy’s mother was sort of fat or corny looking…old Haas would just shake hands with them and given them a phony smile and then he’d go talk, for maybe like half an hour, with somebody else’s parents. I can’t stand that stuff, it drives me crazy, I hated that goddam Elkton Hills” (Salinger 13,14). Additionally, Holden does not show much care about his academic future. Mr. Spencer claims, “Do you feel no concern for your future boy?” Holden responds with “Not too much I guess.” Mr. Spencer then states that by the time he does, it
To begin, Caulfield’s lack of enthusiasm is constant in his setting. He is lacking the concentration to create a solid path in life and leaves multiple schools such as Whooton and Elkton Hills. Caulfield is flunking four of his subjects except English and has been kicked out of Pencey, his current school (Salinger 4). As he is talking with Mr. Spencer, the history teacher at Pencey, Holden reveals that he quit Elkton Hills since he was surrounded by phonies and could not focus in that type of environment. ( SALINGER ???) His teacher Mr.Haas would judge parents, which caused Holden to be depressed. “If a boy’s mother was sort of fat or corny looking…old Haas would just shake hands with them and given them a phony smile and then he’d go talk, for maybe like half an hour, with somebody else’s parents. I can’t stand that stuff, it drives me crazy, I hated that goddam Elkton Hills” (Salinger 13,14). Additionally, Holden does not show much care about his academic future. Mr. Spencer claims, “Do you feel no concern for your future boy?” Holden responds with “Not too much I guess.” Mr. Spencer then states that by the time he does, it