Catcher In The Rye Persuasive Essay

J.D. Salinger’s, The Catcher in the Rye, recalls Holden Caufield’s spontaneous adventure that guides him to the realization that he must accept the hypocrisy, corruption and imperfections of the adult world. Holden struggles after the death of his younger bother Allie causing him to fall into a deep state of depression. Unable to control his emotions and actions, Holden frequently makes rash decisions, which eliminates the mentors that would potentially help him cope with his emotions. Although, Holden contacts friends from his past, who might provide him with advice, they are unable to assist him. Holden’s younger sister, Phoebe possesses the youthfulness he yearns the preserve; however, he comes to recognize that one is never going to stay young forever. Ultimately, Phoebe helps Holden overcome his loss of …show more content…
After having hallucinations of falling off the curb of a sidewalk and falling into an abyss, Holden made a rash decision, “I’d go away. I decided I’d never go home again and I’d just never go away to another school again,” (257). Holden is so afraid of losing his innocence that he wants to disappear and never have to face his problem. This was a similar situation when Holden decided to leave Pencey Prep School unexpectedly. He did not want to face the repercussions from his fight with his roommate, so the best way he thought to solve it was to flee. When Holden told Phoebe he was leaving, she pleaded to let him take her, “Please, Holden. Please let me go. I’ll be very, very, ver- You won’t even-,” but he refused to accept her offer (267). Her request startles Holden because he is not aware Phoebe would care so much about his departure. When Holden choose to stay, it shows he recognizes that they need to teach and support each other. He realizes that the decision he makes affects all those who love