Growing up is tough for people who are used to living an innocent, carefree life. These people live their life in endless cycles of doing whatever they want, without worrying about consequences. In The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger uses a carousel to convey this continuous cycle of child-like innocence and Holden’s internal struggle to grow up. Holden’s life is comparable to the carousel because he lives in a never-ending cycle of youthfulness and immaturity. The carousel is a symbol of adolescence because “there [are] a few kids riding on it” showing that one has to get off the ride to reach a sense of responsibility and adulthood (210). The kids are able to ride the carousel with no worries and no sense of responsibility. Throughout his
