Holden Caulfield has difficulty coping in life with his judging‚ loneliness‚ depression‚ and anti-social behaviour. Holden is cynical in life and rarely ever is happy. An anti-social person is described as Persistent lying‚ using charm or wit to manipulate others for personal gain or for sheer personal pleasure‚ intense egocentrism‚ sense of superiority‚ repeatedly violating the rights of others by the use of dishonesty and misrepresentation‚ hostility‚ significant irritability‚ agitation‚ impulsiveness
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In The Catcher and the Rye by J.D. Salinger‚ the protagonist Holden Caulfield experiences myriad personal difficulties originating from the tragic event of his brother’s death from cancer. Subsequently‚ his perspective towards the whole world has deteriorated into a pessimistic attitude‚ derived from his own personal sense of inferiority. As a result‚ Holden feels isolated and alone. In his desire to feel connected to someone‚ he travels home to visit his sister‚ Phoebe‚ hoping to receive emotional
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Holden Caulfield is a teenage boy whom fails to find human connection‚ this sense of alienation makes it clear that Holden is victim to the American dream. The American dream is the idea that through hard work and determination it is possible for anyone to become prosperous and wealthy. This prosperity should naturally lead to happiness‚ which in turn suggests that‚ the American dream is actually about achieving fulfilment. ‘The catcher in the Rye’ is a novel written by J.D. Salinger in 1951‚ J.D
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Running head: FIRST IMPRESSIONS First Impressions and How to Project a Positive Image Meree G. Vargo Thesis The purpose of this research is to focus on three major roles that shape a first impression appearance‚ non-verbal communication‚ ways to exude a positive first impression and discuss the impact of a first impression. First impressions are the initial reaction to the meeting of an individual that one has
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one type of person in Holden Caulfield. By the end of the book‚ we see a whole new person. How is it that one person can change as much in a short time period? They change by the experiences they go through. Holden went through a lot of experiences in a short period of time especially‚ and also in his past history. In the beginning of the novel‚ Holden has just come back from a fencing game in New York. He has also been kicked out from Pencey Prep. To us it seems Holden is a troubled boy‚ after
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A Day in the Life It was around nine o’clock when I woke up‚ and I was out of cigarettes. Instead of lying around watching some phony soap opera‚ I grabbed my coat and scarf‚ and was out the door in about five minutes. Outside‚ it was dark and gloomy‚ and the goddam wind kept coming through my jacket. I had to wrap my scarf all around my face‚ and shove my hands deep into my pockets just to keep warm. I bet I looked like a goddam idiot‚ but I didn’t care. I didn’t see nobody ‘till I got to the
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ESSAY WRITING: “First impressions and prejudices” Nowadays society places great value on first impressions. Most of us form opinions of people only by prejudgments and superficial characteristics. It is true that‚ sometimes‚ appearance and first impressions are important and tell something about people‚ for instance‚ on a date or in a job interview. However‚ in my view‚ it is essential to get to know people‚ and not to base our opinions on prejudices. To begin
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I can relate to the scene where Holden Caulfield’s history teacher Mr. Spencer lectures Holden about applying himself and trying in life. Sometimes during school‚ I struggle with the same issue. Especially during stressful situations‚ it can be difficult for me to apply myself and find motivation to do my best. For me‚ physics is a class that I struggle with. Even after pouring hours upon hours of studying for tests‚ I always end up getting a low score. Like Holden‚ I ask myself questions such as
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Connor Stewart Pd.5 3-18-14 History is Eternal‚ Especially in a Museum Where the Exhibits Never Change In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye‚ Holden reflects very fondly of the Museum of Natural History. He wants to go there to find his sister Phoebe‚ but he remembers that “it was Sunday and Phoebe wouldn’t be there.” (119) But none the less‚ “even though it was so damp and lousy out‚” (119) he decided to walk all the way through the park to the museum. While he is on his way to the museum
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Although Holden talks at length about what he dislikes about the society he does find comfort in things he believes are innocent which he feels need to protected. This is why he did not have sex with Sunny he saw her as vulnerable creature placed in a dangerous situation like the ducks he saw at the park in central park which is surrounded by the hazardous streets of New York City. This reminded of other people which he viewed weak as the ducks like Jane which was going on a date with Stradlater
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