Examples Of Ruin Things In Catcher In The Rye

Holden has had terrible experiences with individuals in the past, including his broken relationship with his parents or students at the various schools he has attended. He has always singled himself out from the crowd. The rare times he would find an opportunity to enjoy himself, would somehow be ruined. For instance, when he was in The Lavender Room, he found himself dancing with “three morons” and drinking Coke. He was able to make the best of the situation, but the three girls did at times, ruin his night. It is also apparent that Holden rarely takes responsibility for his own actions. Although people may be known to “ruin things”, he can also be accountable. For example, he wanted nothing more than to talk to Jane, yet he passed up the