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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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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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 kicked out of Pencey Prep‚ an elite private school‚ as a result of his inability to apply himself. Instead of going back home on the wealthiest side of New York City‚ he explores the underbelly of
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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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denial‚ anger‚ bargaining‚ depression and acceptance‚ which are frequently referred to as the five stages of grief. However‚ due to grief’s non-linear nature‚ every person will handle the sentiments with a different approach. “The Raven‚” by Edgar Allan Poe‚ displays an individual coping with the tragic loss of a loved one. Furthermore‚ it demonstrates how an individual may experience the five stages of grief in a non-linear fashion‚ by showcasing the
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The five stages of grief or loss is something that all humans will encounter. We as humans’ grieve when we lose someone close to us. It is a natural process of emotions controlled by the brain. The five stages of grief include: Denial and Isolation‚ Anger‚ Bargaining‚ Depression‚ and Acceptance. Not everyone who is grieving necessarily goes through these stages or all of them. While grieving is a natural process‚ it is important to understand what these stages are and how to successfully handle them
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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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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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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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much confusion and frustration? Even to a scholar such as Tim O’Brien‚ grief is a circular staircase that everyone is forced to walk when death passes their door. In his story “The Lives of The Dead” Tim O’Brien explores and explains the stages of grief that coincide with the death of a loved one. The Five Stages of Grief is a model created by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross when she was studying terminally ill patients. The five stages include: denial‚ anger‚ bargaining‚ depression‚ and acceptance. David
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