PHROPET OR PHONY? THE CATCHER IN THE RYE BY J.D. SALLINGER A PHROPET OR A PHONY? Holden Caulfield has terrible habit of calling everyone a phony and he himself often behaves like a prophet or a saint‚ pointing out people flaws or as he sees it the phoniness in the world around him. Holden is not nearly as perfect as he pretends/wants to be. Many times throughout the novel he displays his phoniness and hypocrisy. Holden struggles with finding who he
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and appeased the doldrums of ancient life‚ or the juggernauts and giants whose etchings are in cave clay walls‚ there has been a myriad of means in which humans convey quests and narratives. Although‚ these mediums may drastically there are countless fundamental traits that withstand in the dynamic realm of literature. J.D Salinger’s realistic fiction novel Catcher in the Rye follows the titular character Holden Caulfield and his inevitable fall from sanity. Holden is an adolescent who was recently
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character in the novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger‚ experiences challenges with feeling alone and growing up. Holden is sometimes in denial of growing up because he doesn’t want to feel alone or lost in the world. In the novel “The Catcher in the Rye”‚ J.D. Salinger challenges the nature of growing up through symbolism‚ point of view‚ and characterization. In the novel Holden talks about his brother‚ Allie. Unfortunately‚ Allie passed away from cancer. Holden still thinks and talks to
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From all the books I’ve read‚ Holden Caulfield is the most unique character I have encountered thus far. Since the beginning‚ I was oddly intrigued by his blatant pessimism towards life. Additionally‚ he acquires a negligent outlook on education‚ having been expelled from a myriad of prestigious schools‚ including the most recent one Pencey. He lacks not intelligence‚ but motivation. To say that Holden finds it difficult to get along with other people is an understatement. The truth is he despises
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Psychoanalysis of Holden Caulifield Through life we all experience events both physically and emotionally destructive causing us to feel down‚ but most of us bounce back. These feelings are a part of life. Holden Caulifield comes off as a controlled‚ passive‚ typical teenager. As the story progress we learn he is far from it. Holden’s actions‚ thought process‚ his outlook on life and the way he grieves all suggest that he is suffering post traumatic stressed syndrome better known as PTSD. PTSD
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The Catcher In The Rye Essay‚ PTHD 10/31/2016 Mickell Mangel Welty P.2 The Catcher in the Rye consists of many events in regards to the main protagonist‚ Holden Caulfield
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Holden is introduced as a rebel that refuses to complete his homework assignments and has even got expelled for his poor grades. Holden describes most people as phonies and fakes because he feels they are putting on an act to impress others. Holden is a person that values honesty and sincerity. Holden likes to act spontaneously. For example‚ he decides to go to NYC to spend a few nights in a cheap motel. Holden is very interested in sex even though he is a virgin. He feels strongly that sex should
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side of you they could have symptoms of depression. Thesis Statement (your argument) Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye (Salinger‚ 1951) shows signs that he is suffering from depression. Directional Statement (The points you are going to use to support your argument) He demonstrates several symptoms of depression including lack of sleep‚ lack of interest‚ and feelings of guilt. Holden also considers suicide and is obsessed with death. BODY OF ESSAY Topic Sentence of first
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“I’m the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life. It’s awful.” This quote comes from Holden Caulfield‚ the protagonist of the award winning novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye. Many people claim to relate to Holden Caulfield because of how genuine he is with the reader. In spite of that‚ critics have continuously challenged the notion that Holden was a reliable narrator. Throughout the story Holden Caulfield demonstrates that he is not a reliable character because he is quick to lie‚ is hypocritical
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Is Holden A Hero? In Catcher in the Rye‚ Holden is a complex and misunderstood character. Although he has bad qualities‚ Holden is portrayed as a hero. Though society has shaped him in a negative way‚ he still has hero like qualities and is overall a hero. He is respectful to women‚ capable of regret/remorse‚ and has experienced traumatic events. Holden is very respectful to women. As seen on page 83‚ “The trouble with me is‚ I stop. Most guys don’t. I can’t help it…the trouble is‚ I get to feeling
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