Analysis Of 'Holden Caulfield In The Museum Of Natural History'

In the Museum of Natural History, Holden enthusiastically informs two boys over the Egyptian burial process while revealing his own fears. It is notable that Holden focuses on the Egyptians ability to preserve the face, and fails to mention any other body part. Metaphorically, Holden is worried about his own “face.” He is afraid of disappearing, of being unnoticed, and of being ignored. The way Holden tells his story is way of preserving his individuality and achieving his own Egyptian immortality.