self-discovery that Holden Caulfield undergoes in “The Catcher in the Rye”. J. D. Salinger uses a variety of linguistic and literary techniques such as characterisation and setting to take the audience on Holden’s journey. Holden Caulfield is a teenager who is struggling to fit into adult society. This is evident from very early on in the book when Salinger immediately characterises Holden as a very judgmental and cynical person. Examples from the very first page include when Holden refers to his brother
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Holden vs. Charlie During your life you go through many phases. One phase is high school. High school can be the best thing you ever been through or one of the worst times of your life. Holden Caulfield and Charlie had many problems through high school but most of their actions and personality were the same. Even though Holden and Charlie were two different types of people‚ they had the same of amount of similarities as differences. One of their differences between Holden and Charlie was their
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he no longer can grow up and he does not have to face the problems that come along with it. Holden’s view of Allie starts out as Holden not being able to accept his death. His view of Allie changes into him accepting the death and realizing that Allie can never come back. Allie represents not having to deal with the problems and decisions of the adult world. When Holden first talks about his Brother Allie’s death‚ he starts to talk about how Allie was the nicest most intelligent one. He talks about
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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 support. Instead‚ Phoebe criticizes his pessimistic
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Holden and the Rest of the World Holden is everybody’s favorite judgmental cynic. He also has a bit of a problem: he’s completely alone and he knows it – we stopped count at about 22 when we tried to track the number of times he admits to being lonely. The clear conflict here is that he judges and hates everyone‚ but at the same time wants them to join him for a drink and chat it up for the evening. He seems perpetually caught in this very limbo: judging a person‚ making a half-hearted attempt
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life. The protagonist in The Catcher in the Rye‚ Holden Caulfield‚ suffers with his transition from childhood to adulthood. His teenage years prove are one of the most challenging moments in his life. In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye‚ Salinger uses symbols and details to convey that preserving one’s sense of childhood is crucial as children mature into adulthood. Many symbols in the novel contribute to
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the Rye‚ although Holden Caulfield’s outward persona makes him seem as though he doesn’t care about innocence‚ in actuality‚ the innermost intentions of his heart prove that he deeply values and holds sacred the idea of innocence. On the surface‚ Holden’s defiance and engagement in adult-
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the main character‚ Holden is stuck between two worlds: one with being mature and the other of childhood. Holden is viewed as a childish “madman” (mental condition) by the audience. Holden is afraid of change‚ so it is hard for him to live in the world we stay in. It is always changing‚ so the transfer from being a teenager to an adult is hard for him. Though Holden is confused between the two worlds‚ he will gain his conscience towards the end and make up his mind. Holden thinks things should
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teenagers for ten years. However‚ Holden Caulfield is different from any other patient I have ever had. Even though Holden and I have a pretty good relationship it still has taken more than a year for me to get him to open up and tell me anything about his life. Just recently he has opened up to me. Whenever we are in one of our sessions though‚ Holden seems lifeless and stares out the window. I have finally come to my conclusion on Holden and his depression. Holden suffers from severe depression
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Throughout Holden’s experiences in the novel‚ he shows a sense of bravery and adventure. To start off‚ Holden went against the social norm by leaving his school. Instead of focusing on academics‚ he spends his time trying to understand the outside world and the psychology of adults. Holden shows bravery by adventuring through New York City alone‚ which is very dangerous. Examples of this would include Holden accepting an offered prostitute. On top of this‚ he defied the prostitute’s request for more money
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