Crazy People

In the novel, The Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger, Holden Caulfield views the world as an evil and corrupt place full of phoniness. After being expelled from multiple preparatory schools, Holden attempts to take a maturing journey home. Along the way, he encounters many unpleasant scenarios and learns difficult life lessons which restrict him from maturing into adulthood (Recommended Reading). Salinger’s title to the novel “The Catcher in the Rye” takes a lot of meaning and significance in

An Ill-Fated Crusade to Save Innocence Humankind has the gift of memories, not a reply button. In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, fights his imminent transition to adulthood. After expulsion from a prestigious all-boys preparatory school, Holden embarks on a journey through wintery New York before retiring home to his family. Throughout the novel, he offers commentary on those around him, often by critiquing them. As Holden progresses through his self-exploratory

Reflection in the Rain In America, around twenty out of one hundred teenagers struggle with depression, and almost thirty percent will go untreated. J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye shines light on a young adolescent named Holden, calling awareness to his inner turmoil. Holden Caulfield might appear as the typical pessimistic teenager, however, he has a bad past that thrusts him into adulthood he never wanted. After the death of his little brother Allie, Holden fell into a dark hole

tied into Holden’s complicated mind it becomes quite humorous, especially whenever he is talking to others. For example, when Ackley observes that Holden is wearing a deer-hunting hat, Holden replies, “‘like hell it is.’ …‘This is a people shooting hat,’… ‘I shoot people in this hat’” (Salinger 26). Similarly, when he is talking to the ladies in the Lavender Room, they ask how old Holden is, and he gets a kick out of replying, “‘Oh, Christ. Don’t spoil it,’… ‘I’m twelve, for Chrissake’” (Salinger 81)

public schools because of language and sexual themes; however, The Catcher in the Rye should not be banned because it teaches kids life lessons, such as the importance of creating connections with others, self-awareness, and perception of others. Many people believe that The Catcher in the Rye should be banned in public schools because of foul language and its sexual themes. However, Holden is a teenage boy and as most teenagers do, they try to find out who they are and are often prone to using profane

In J.D Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, the author illustrates Holden Caulfield’s journey after leaving Pencey State and traveling to New York from Holden’s first-person point of view. This journey he partakes in is one of self-discovery and acceptance, ultimately searching for his own self worth. Though Holden has little to no character development throughout the novel, it is still difficult to fully address who he is. Stemming from his own desire to live in his childhood state of mind and tendencies

by non believers or sometimes even to people. J.D. Salinger has used the term "phony" in a very common manor. By the interpretation of common manor, many of the people at that time period suited to the style of Holden Caulfield's dialogues through J.D. Salinger. Salinger's view of phoniness may or may not even share a bond with most of the readers' experiences, because this theme is confronted in at least some kind of form or action in the life of all people on a daily bases. The way Salinger has

Colin Wells Sherry Minkowski Government 12 26 March 2000 Disney’s Influence on American Culture How does one begin to describe a king? As generations change, society calls for new leaders and kings, that will continue to push the boundaries. Steven Watts describes it as: Hollywood’s leading fantasy factory… (187) Disney is much more prominent in society, its impact now lives in every household, as well as a place in everyone’s soul. Behind it all is a thriving business that will out live most humans

The Catcher in the Rye Holden complains that the people around him are all "phony." This view probably stems from the extensive trend of conformity that infected the 1950's. The reader can understand Holden's reason for hating these phonies. Holden describes any person that embraces the popular culture as a "phony" and disdains them for it. This is clear when Holden goes to see "The Lunts" with Sally Hayes and is absolutely disgusted by the people around him. When Holden meets Sally's acquaintance

Alexa Noelle Mrs. Mow American Studies 27 March 2012 Analysis of Holden Caulfield Throughout the novel The Catcher in the Rye Holden sees the world as an evil and corrupt place, however it is clear that he gradually comes to the conclusion he cannot change it. The first instance demonstrating Holden’s progression is when he sees the profanity written all over Phoebe’s school. In this moment he finally understands that it is inevitable to enter adulthood and realizes the impossibility to try