Examples Of Alienation In Catcher In The Rye
Salinger
Holden’s alienated character The entire novel portrays Holden as being outcast from and victimized by the society around him. He confides in Mr. Spencer, and informs him of how he feels ensnared on the other side of life. Consequently, he persistently attempts to uncover his way in a society in which he feels he does not fit in. However, a further look into his alienation character as revealed in the story indicates it as a way that he has acquired in order to protect himself. In efforts to do so, he uses his hat to announce his peculiarity and uses isolation as a mechanism to show that he is better than the rest hence cannot mingle with them. However, Holden’s reality is that he fears interactions with others as they engulf and perplex him, hence using the superiority technique …show more content…
One of the emotional breaking point he undergoes is after the death of his friend Allie that makes him indulge in alcohol (Salinger, p.198). However, after the experience, he accepts that one is bound to lose his or her innocence at some point and that everyone falls. In addition, he admits that no one is perfect and one cannot protect kids forever as he attempted with Phoebe. His life appeared miserable until the time he accepted that kids can fall (Salinger, p.211). Moreover, he admits that he was phony himself as he had lied about his virginity status and that one has to learn in life.
Poem relation to the novel Similarly, to the catcher in the rye, the poem speaks of losing innocence. It speaks of two youngsters that lose their virginity, hence changing from childhood to adulthood. Moreover, the poem seems to be concerned whether the public should know or the deed remains a secret and hidden away. Similarly, Holden felt no need to let his peers and the readers to know about his being a virgin and it was not until he accepted falling out (Slinger,
Holden’s alienated character The entire novel portrays Holden as being outcast from and victimized by the society around him. He confides in Mr. Spencer, and informs him of how he feels ensnared on the other side of life. Consequently, he persistently attempts to uncover his way in a society in which he feels he does not fit in. However, a further look into his alienation character as revealed in the story indicates it as a way that he has acquired in order to protect himself. In efforts to do so, he uses his hat to announce his peculiarity and uses isolation as a mechanism to show that he is better than the rest hence cannot mingle with them. However, Holden’s reality is that he fears interactions with others as they engulf and perplex him, hence using the superiority technique …show more content…
One of the emotional breaking point he undergoes is after the death of his friend Allie that makes him indulge in alcohol (Salinger, p.198). However, after the experience, he accepts that one is bound to lose his or her innocence at some point and that everyone falls. In addition, he admits that no one is perfect and one cannot protect kids forever as he attempted with Phoebe. His life appeared miserable until the time he accepted that kids can fall (Salinger, p.211). Moreover, he admits that he was phony himself as he had lied about his virginity status and that one has to learn in life.
Poem relation to the novel Similarly, to the catcher in the rye, the poem speaks of losing innocence. It speaks of two youngsters that lose their virginity, hence changing from childhood to adulthood. Moreover, the poem seems to be concerned whether the public should know or the deed remains a secret and hidden away. Similarly, Holden felt no need to let his peers and the readers to know about his being a virgin and it was not until he accepted falling out (Slinger,