Many books are similar because of the characters qualities and situations that occur throughout the story. In the novel Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D. Salinger, follows 48 hours of Holden Caulfield, a young troubled child. He goes through many mental and emotional changes throughout the novel, much like Jim Stark, in the movie, Rebel without a Cause. This movie, directed by Nicholas Ray, examines the life of a constant moving teen, and the conflict he occurs while trying to fit in. Although both Holden and Jim’s situations are seemingly different, through their rebellious behavior, wardrobe choices, and emotional and mental well being, prove how similar they actually are. Their unruly decisions confirm their similarity, in many situations.
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Both these characters have forms of manic behavior. Holden doesn't really reveal what is wrong with him, however he allots to something drastic changing around Christmas time. By the end of the novel, he finds himself in an institution of some sort. Throughout the novel, his sanity and decision making process is questioned due to his actions and rebellious behavior. Jim, seems to have it together on the outside. His struggle with inner conflict is a result of his wealthy, snobby family. They not only have him to on a persona for the outside world, but also expect him to be a perfect child, despite the hardships of moving within his life. They both seek one strong relationship and are disconnected to their own feelings. Although Holden never makes a real connection with anyone except with his teacher, he feels content with himself as a person. Jim however, makes not only a friendship, which ends in tragedy, but also a relationship. The dependent nature of these two characters is often mistaken by their seemingly independent actions. Although Holden and Jim came to different backgrounds they shared key qualities and experienced similar situations in their young lives. Their outward behavior shows how willing they are to stand out, yet fit in. Along with their behavior, their color and outfit choices make a statement towards their internal feelings. Their poor emotional and mental health undermines their connections with people and themselves. Whether 48 hours or a couple of weeks of examination, people have proven to be all knowingly
Both these characters have forms of manic behavior. Holden doesn't really reveal what is wrong with him, however he allots to something drastic changing around Christmas time. By the end of the novel, he finds himself in an institution of some sort. Throughout the novel, his sanity and decision making process is questioned due to his actions and rebellious behavior. Jim, seems to have it together on the outside. His struggle with inner conflict is a result of his wealthy, snobby family. They not only have him to on a persona for the outside world, but also expect him to be a perfect child, despite the hardships of moving within his life. They both seek one strong relationship and are disconnected to their own feelings. Although Holden never makes a real connection with anyone except with his teacher, he feels content with himself as a person. Jim however, makes not only a friendship, which ends in tragedy, but also a relationship. The dependent nature of these two characters is often mistaken by their seemingly independent actions. Although Holden and Jim came to different backgrounds they shared key qualities and experienced similar situations in their young lives. Their outward behavior shows how willing they are to stand out, yet fit in. Along with their behavior, their color and outfit choices make a statement towards their internal feelings. Their poor emotional and mental health undermines their connections with people and themselves. Whether 48 hours or a couple of weeks of examination, people have proven to be all knowingly