Examples Of Distrust In Catcher In The Rye

Throughout chapters 8 to 11 the problems with American society as a whole are clear. Holden's distrust and resentment most likely began out of distrust of society because of the death of his brother Allie. Holden's first instance of mistrust begins when he describes the other guest at the hotel. Holden believes the, “Goddam hotel was full of perverts and morons.” Furthermore, Holden broader negative views of society as a whole are clear when he is describing the magazine selection on the train. Magazines are often a gateway into the minds of a population; often displaying their interests. This is a problem because Holden describes the magazines as, “phony,” “trivial,” and lacking any valuable information. Therefore, society as whole is deeply