The Possible Character Of Holden In The Catcher In The Rye

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist and main character of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, seems to have many dislikes and much fewer likes about life, as a whole. In many situations throughout the book, Holden seems to have negative thoughts about every little thing. From his school, Pencey Prep, to movies or actors; even to the word “grand,” Holden seemingly holds a distaste in just about anything that crosses paths with him. However, further into the novel, it becomes apparent that one of

After watching the movie A Rebel Without a Cause and reading Catcher in the Rye they both share the theme of Loss of Innocence. Both the novel and the movie went by is that life is too short to grow up and be responsible. Loss of innocence is shown in both because both main characters are trying to anything possible to protect someone they love. In the novel Catcher in the Rye the Holden Caulfield a 16 year old kid that goes to Pencey Prep School. He had just gotten expelled from Pencey Prep

J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, is one of the most controversial books ever written. The book has been banned in many places, while at the same time being viewed as an American classic. There is a great deal of controversy on banning the book in schools across America, due to it’s content. The story follows a mentally ill teen, Holden Caulfield, delving into his thoughts and feelings. The Catcher in the Rye should be banned for it's many controversial views and topics, including the use

The Catcher in the Rye is a novel written in 1951 by author J.D. Salinger and is classified as a bildungsroman. The story portrays the story of a sixteen year old boy, Holden, who tends to endlessly criticize the world and people around him but never reflects on himself or his own character. While most bildungsroman characters show progress and growth throughout the story, Holden does not. He is rather unorthodox, or irregular from what you’d look for in a bildungsroman character. Which makes sense

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 Stashower’s

it is difficult to maintain the innocence that they once embodied. In J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye” there is an evident need and desire to preserve a sense of innocence among the characters in a world that lacks innocence. Holden Caulfield, the main character in Salinger’s novel, is a force that tries to

The Catcher in the Rye “Is The Catcher in the Rye, as a work of literature still relevant for today’s youth?” Name: Sara Sigurdson Course: English A1 Supervisor: Mr. Peter Steadman Word count: 3851 Candidate number: 00136022 Table of Contents Content Page Number Abstract 3 Introduction 4 The Actual Catcher in the Rye 4 The Sexual Matter 5 The Caulfield Family 6 Narrator and Protagonist 8 Role Model 9 Mr. Antolini 10 Targeted Audience 10 Guidance 12

A minor character in The Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D. Salinger, is Phoebe Caulfield, the main character, Holden’s younger sister. Holden describes his sister as not only the smartest kid in the world, but also a great dancer, and a very sympathetic listener. She’s also known as the funniest little sister ever. She is first introduced to readers when Holden says: “You 'd like her. I mean if you tell old Phoebe something, she knows exactly what the hell you 're talking about. I mean you can

novel I have chosen to write about is The Catcher in the Rye. This novel is interesting because it portrays the story of Holden, the main character, and how he struggles on his path to adulthood. Holden sees the adult world as dishonest and shallow, and he considers all of the adults to be phony. Even though Holden doesn’t ever want to grow up and join the adult world, he will eventually be forced out of his childhood. Towards the end of the novel, Holden watches as his little sister, Phoebe, goes

Proposal: The Catcher in the Rye To the Producer:       The Catcher in the Rye, a contemporary novel by J.D. Salinger, is a thought-provoking, fascinating look at society’s values and issues in the 1950’s. This book would make an excellent transition to film because it is full of both action and implication. It focuses on a four-day period of time in the life of a sixteen-year-old cynic with emotional problems. The book follows Holden Caulfield as he