Analyzed Passage 1 - Chapters 1-4
Quote: “all that David Copperfield kind of crap...they’re also touchy as hell...I’m not going to tell you my whole goddam autobiography...madman stuff...he’s my brother and all...damn near four thousand bucks”
Context: In this passage Holden is introducing himself in the beginning of this book. He is trying to give background information about himself, yet is not efficiently succeeding.
Literary Term: This passage is an example of specific diction. It is used by Holden as his everyday language and is effective as helping define his personality and train of thought.
Analysis: In this scene the language and use of harsh terms breaks the traditional structure, like Holden, of dialogue in normal novels. This
Quote: “all that David Copperfield kind of crap...they’re also touchy as hell...I’m not going to tell you my whole goddam autobiography...madman stuff...he’s my brother and all...damn near four thousand bucks”
Context: In this passage Holden is introducing himself in the beginning of this book. He is trying to give background information about himself, yet is not efficiently succeeding.
Literary Term: This passage is an example of specific diction. It is used by Holden as his everyday language and is effective as helping define his personality and train of thought.
Analysis: In this scene the language and use of harsh terms breaks the traditional structure, like Holden, of dialogue in normal novels. This