Through Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield, has shown signs of psychological problems and damage. This is shown through his actions, thoughts and behavior but also his past experiences. He’s showing symptoms of ODD, which is called Oppositional Defiant Disorder. People who have this often show disruptive behavior. Similar to what Holden exhibits.
Mr.Caulfield lost his brother, Allie, at a young age. He died on” July 18, 1964” (Salinger 38). Around this time Holden started to show violent behavior. By punching the windows in the garage out. Later in his teen year, he does pick fights at times. His fight with Stradlater which bought him a bloody nose. Janice Rodden stated, “Family trauma can trigger ODD”( Rodden). Holden barely speaks of his younger sibling. This is normal for people who’ve been through trauma. He doesn’t speak of his …show more content…
From middle school to high school.”(citation). We see this effect, Holden, later in life. Specifically in his high school years. He’s been kicked out of 4 private schools.( thinking about putting a quote) But he’s always put into another school with no consequences. His recent explosion has resulted from him in going about New York City. This way he can avoid going home to face his parent. He’s started fights with his roommates. Also failed a majority of classes.
Holden mentions various times he feels depressed. It’s interesting how he acknowledges it as a feeling but not an illness. ODD is often associated with major depression and anxiety (citation). When he talks about how phony his old headmaster was it makes[ him] so depressed [he] could go crazy. As he held the skates given by his mother holden felt depressed.(citation). Holden also shows anxiety but he doesn’t come out and say it. When he gets ready for the prostitute his actions and thought exhibits this.As he gets his date with( got to remember her name), aHolden wanders around the
Mr.Caulfield lost his brother, Allie, at a young age. He died on” July 18, 1964” (Salinger 38). Around this time Holden started to show violent behavior. By punching the windows in the garage out. Later in his teen year, he does pick fights at times. His fight with Stradlater which bought him a bloody nose. Janice Rodden stated, “Family trauma can trigger ODD”( Rodden). Holden barely speaks of his younger sibling. This is normal for people who’ve been through trauma. He doesn’t speak of his …show more content…
From middle school to high school.”(citation). We see this effect, Holden, later in life. Specifically in his high school years. He’s been kicked out of 4 private schools.( thinking about putting a quote) But he’s always put into another school with no consequences. His recent explosion has resulted from him in going about New York City. This way he can avoid going home to face his parent. He’s started fights with his roommates. Also failed a majority of classes.
Holden mentions various times he feels depressed. It’s interesting how he acknowledges it as a feeling but not an illness. ODD is often associated with major depression and anxiety (citation). When he talks about how phony his old headmaster was it makes[ him] so depressed [he] could go crazy. As he held the skates given by his mother holden felt depressed.(citation). Holden also shows anxiety but he doesn’t come out and say it. When he gets ready for the prostitute his actions and thought exhibits this.As he gets his date with( got to remember her name), aHolden wanders around the