In The Catcher in the Rye‚ by J.D. Salinger‚ Holden struggles to grow up. He is in a big city all by himself. The theme of growth is shown at the end of the novel by Holden maturing and going into adulthood. The first example that shows Holden is growing up is when he goes to Phoebe’s school. He notices vulgarity on the walls and it drives him crazy. Holden‚ then “rubbed it out.” This suggests that Holden is maturing because he doesn’t want Phoebe and the other children to see profanity on
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empathize with characters in literature‚ cringing at their awkward situations or poor decisions. I share in their feeling of relief‚ satisfaction‚ or sense of accomplishment. I can feel the frustration in Romeo and Juliet‚ or relief at the end of Catcher in the Rye. However‚ I don’t feel as though I’m heavily influenced by fictional characters. Yes‚ I may be able to relate to their emotions‚ or even live their experience for a while through my reading‚ but I don’t feel as though they mold me. Perhaps my
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In the book I am reading The Catcher In The Rye a lot happen in the last few chapters. The first thing that happen was Holden meet up with his old acquaintance of his for a drink. He ended up getting drunk. He left the bar and walked to central park and while he was in the park he decided to finally go home and see his sister. He snuck into his house and went to his sister’s room and he woke her up. She was really excited to see him. After that Holden called one of his old teachers at one of his
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The Catcher in The Rye written by J. D. Salinger is about a troubled 16 year old kid‚ Holden Caulfield. Holden has been a troubled kid‚ flunking out of various private schools and throw every happiness away. Holden Caulfield has a lack of control in his life and actions. When Holden was 13‚ his younger brother‚ Allie‚ passed away. Holden was very overwhelmed with emotion‚ he then since hasn’t been the same. Holden lacks control and acts very impulsively. When he found out Allie died‚ he punched
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society plagued with animosity is foreboding to say the least‚ but some individuals dive into new waters and never look back. Salinger created a world for one of his characters that attacked life in every way. Specifically‚ Holden Caulfield from Catcher In The Rye wills himself to enter a new‚ fascinating environment. The polar opposite of innocent‚ Holden stands defiant in his position against his peers. Apparent in many events‚ Holden defies childish innocence through his abrasive attitude and uncommon
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J. D. Salinger explores the theme of immaturity vs. maturity in The Catcher in the Rye‚ exemplifying this discord through an internal conflict of the narrator Holden Caulfield. Salinger consistently characterizes Caulfield as a teenager rebellious against the common banalities that entail the responsibilities and duties of being an adult in everyday English society. Particularly‚ Salinger articulates Caulfield’s disapproval of the societal expectations of adults through the word “phony” and its respective
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and that one has to learn in life. Poem relation to the novel Similarly‚ to the catcher in the rye‚ the poem speaks of losing innocence. It speaks of two youngsters that lose their virginity‚ hence changing from childhood to adulthood. Moreover‚ the poem seems to be concerned whether the public should know or the deed remains a secret and hidden away. Similarly‚ Holden felt no need to let his peers and the readers to know about his being a virgin and it was not until he accepted falling out (Slinger
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has received a letter saying he is being kicked out.Holden shares a dorm with a kid named Stradlater‚ and has a next-door-mate named Ackley. Holden’s roommate goes on a date with a girl named Jane‚ who holden dated earlier and still likes. Holden questions Stradlater when he comes back. Stradlater makes fun of Holden‚ and tells him he gave her the time in the back of someone’s car. Holden attacks Stradlater. Stradlater punches Holden in the face. Holden leaves for
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Similar observations are made by academic writer and author Sarah Graham in her book entitled Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye. In this book‚ Graham addresses a variety of reading techniques‚ themes‚ and comparisons/contrasts in regards to Salinger’s most popular novel‚ but she specifically addresses the main theme of Holden’s attempt to escape the phony 1950’s materialistic focused society surrounding him. Graham begins her take on this theme of escaping society with a chapter on Holden’s rebellion:
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dejection. Holden Caulfield‚ the protagonist in The Catcher In the Rye‚ is a 16 year old who suffered the loss of his younger brother to cancer. The death of his brother had a profound‚ and overwhelming‚ effect on Holden’s mental and emotional state throughout the entire book. It can be said that Holden may very well be suffering from depression. As the story unfolds‚ the reader begins to understand the root of Holden’s struggles. Although some readers think that Holden has a unique personality‚ his
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