“Be yourself”. A timeless quote used by many greats remains one of the prevalent foundations of our current society. True in every aspect, it states the belief of not only current generations but generations of the past also, as it states values that resurfaced in romanticism. J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, written during the romantic period in the 20th century, epitomizes the values of romanticism. The Catcher in the Rye exhibits romantic beliefs that “man in society is more corrupt than man alone” and “society is bent on man’s emotional destruction”, and creates a romantic hero as Holden separates himself from society.
The Catcher in the Rye gives examples of man being more corrupt in society than alone through Holden.” Stradlater’s
The Catcher in the Rye gives examples of man being more corrupt in society than alone through Holden.” Stradlater’s