A major theme established in chapter seven is sadness and depression because of how lonely the main character Holden is feeling. Clearly, Holden is shown gloomy as he says “ I went over and laid down on Ely's bed. Boy, did I feel rotten. I felt so damn lonesome” (Salinger 54). Although he judges Ackley for being a social outcast, he still finds him for company when he’s lonely, indicating that although he hates Ackley, he himself is also a social outcast. Holden’s unhappiness is seen throughout the book, but it is clearly seen in chapter seven where he finds a social outcast for company.
An alternative reason why depression is a major theme in chapter seven is because of how Holden lets everyone down. He mentions how his mother got him new
An alternative reason why depression is a major theme in chapter seven is because of how Holden lets everyone down. He mentions how his mother got him new