The fiction novel “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger depicts a lonely teenager that struggles with growing up and entering the adult world. The author gives the lonesome boy two different advices through the separate conversations he has with his former English and History teachers. Holden, the main character, had a different way of responding for each advice given by his teachers.
At the beginning of the novel, Mr. Spencer explains to Holden that "life is a game" (Salinger, 8). A game requires players to play "according to the rules" so that every competitor has a fair chance (Salinger, 8). Old Spencer rides on Dr. Thurmer's statement that life is a game. Thurmer implies that people who do not follow rules are usually kicked out, like
At the beginning of the novel, Mr. Spencer explains to Holden that "life is a game" (Salinger, 8). A game requires players to play "according to the rules" so that every competitor has a fair chance (Salinger, 8). Old Spencer rides on Dr. Thurmer's statement that life is a game. Thurmer implies that people who do not follow rules are usually kicked out, like