Experiencing the Death of a Sibling as an Adolescent
Ashley Torres Date due: December 18, 2014
English 10H Period: 2
Lynam
The Catcher in the Rye Research Paper.
Holden Caulfield experiences the death of younger sibling, Allie, which then becomes the root of his problems. As stated in the article, Experiencing the Death of a Sibling as an Adolescent, the period of adolescent is the intermediate period where one says goodbye to their childhood as they embrace adulthood. The loss of a sibling amplifies the normal tasks of adolescence, causing problems that will continue with them into adulthood.
The article states that adolescents who experience the death of a sibling often seek an adult identity and leave their childhood identity behind. Holden Caulfield often impersonates older males. Adolescents are old enough to mentally understand the reality of the siblings death, but they also face they reality that they too will die one day. Holden struggles with this reality that he too could die in Chapter 25 when he his running down the blocks, he continues to repeat, “Allie, don’t let me disappear.”
In addition, the article establishes that after the adolescent experiences their sibling’s death they either regress towards a form of childishness or develop a drive towards independence from their parents. Holden and his parents are not close so he does not have the ability to speak to them about Allie’s death. Holden develops a drive towards independence which is shown when he impersonates older male alter-egos, such as Jim Steel. Holden often lies when he meets people as well, almost as a defense mechanism to forget the reality that Allie is dead.
At their lowest points, as said in the article, the adolescent can become overwhelmed with their grief which may cause them to dabble in alcohol and/or drugs, poor school performance, loneliness, a tendency to withdraw from relationships, low self-esteem, depression, and difficulty making long term commitments . Holden lies about his age and identity
English 10H Period: 2
Lynam
The Catcher in the Rye Research Paper.
Holden Caulfield experiences the death of younger sibling, Allie, which then becomes the root of his problems. As stated in the article, Experiencing the Death of a Sibling as an Adolescent, the period of adolescent is the intermediate period where one says goodbye to their childhood as they embrace adulthood. The loss of a sibling amplifies the normal tasks of adolescence, causing problems that will continue with them into adulthood.
The article states that adolescents who experience the death of a sibling often seek an adult identity and leave their childhood identity behind. Holden Caulfield often impersonates older males. Adolescents are old enough to mentally understand the reality of the siblings death, but they also face they reality that they too will die one day. Holden struggles with this reality that he too could die in Chapter 25 when he his running down the blocks, he continues to repeat, “Allie, don’t let me disappear.”
In addition, the article establishes that after the adolescent experiences their sibling’s death they either regress towards a form of childishness or develop a drive towards independence from their parents. Holden and his parents are not close so he does not have the ability to speak to them about Allie’s death. Holden develops a drive towards independence which is shown when he impersonates older male alter-egos, such as Jim Steel. Holden often lies when he meets people as well, almost as a defense mechanism to forget the reality that Allie is dead.
At their lowest points, as said in the article, the adolescent can become overwhelmed with their grief which may cause them to dabble in alcohol and/or drugs, poor school performance, loneliness, a tendency to withdraw from relationships, low self-esteem, depression, and difficulty making long term commitments . Holden lies about his age and identity