Holden Caulfield, from J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye

characteristics of Holden Caulfield, the adolescent protagonist hero of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye and illuminate the reasons as to why this prototype of brooding adolescence, displaying a rather uber-cool style of disaffection, disenchantment and disillusionment became an indispensable figure of interest, in literary circles as well as popular culture. The paper seeks to take issue with the wider dimensions attached to the ‘incapacitation and debilitation’ Holden is often accused of

characters to bring a novel to life. In the bildungsroman, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, characterization is often found, especially regarding the protagonist, Holden Caulfield. Salinger also includes many themes in his novel relating to growing up in a corrupt society. Hence, this paper will compare, contrast, and evaluate literary criticisms regarding the themes and characterization

twentieth century American writers.” states Biography.com, “His landmark novel, Catcher in the Rye, set a new course for literature in post World War II America.” The Catcher in the Rye told a story of Holden Caulfield and his struggle to find something pure in a world filled with “phonies” (Biography). It is arguable that some of Holden’s experiences could be comparitively autobiographical to Salinger’s real life. Much like J.D.

Cordil English 11R - A 11 May 2016 J.D. Salinger had a pretty good life growing up. He was born in New York City on January 1, 1919. Salinger’s academics weren 't one of his priorities, but he did want to become one of the most famous authors. After failing several prep schools, he finally graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania (Telgen 117). He went to numerous colleges including Columbia University but didn 't graduate from any. Salinger’s early adult life revolved around

Holden Caulfield of Catcher In the Rye, the equivalent portrayal of J.D Salinger Jerome David “J.D” Salinger’s masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye, is a world to the disillusioned protagonist Holden Caulfield. The story follows Holden Caulfield following his eviction from his private school, Holden leaves school two days early to travel New York before returning home. He interconnected with many different folks along the way and fascinatingly, the character of Holden Caulfield holds a remarkable

How Salinger’s Holden Caulfield Relates to Teenagers Throughout Time In 1951, J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye was #1 on the New York Time’s bestseller list. Since then, the American Literary Association claims The Catcher in the Rye is a “favorite of censors.” The use of harsh language and profanity has been a long time debate of educators causing the novel to be pulled off bookshelves and propelling J.D. Salinger and his protagonist, Holden Caulfield, into reluctant fame. The

Oliveros American Literature H October 6, 2016 A Modern Day Holden Caulfield It is not uncommon for readers to connect with a certain book and conclude that it was written especially for them, feeling that it addresses their problems and eases their pain. Readers may also identify with a specific character. One example that exemplifies this experience can be found in J.D. Salinger’s, The Catcher in the Rye. The novel’s protagonist, Holden Caulfield, is a character with whom Mark Chapman identifies. Daniel

novel, The Catcher in the Rye, set a new course for literature in post-WW2 America and vaulted Salinger to the heights of literary fame. JD Salinger’s Holden Caulfield, the main character of his novel, is to the 20th century the unforgettably haunting voice of the adolescent at odds with a very troubling world. Holden is an unhappy, rich and lost boy who has done a bunk from his posh secondary school, Pencey Prep, in Agerstown. Holden begins his first-person narrative. Caulfield declares that

accomplishes the task of balancing these conflicting demands of instinct and social acceptability. " Thus signifying that an author may express a character with these disabilities. An example of a psychoanalytic lenses through a character is The Catcher

test of time today. Like the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger uses distinctive characterization techniques that include specific symbols making the novel stand the test of time from its publishing date, to present day, and more years to come. J.D Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye has been a hit on the shelves since its publication in 1951. It tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a lost adolescent who journeys to find his place in the