Holden Compare And Contrast

Equal is the word that could be used to describe the main characters in John Green’s, and J. D. Salinger’s books. Throughout this paper I will be comparing Looking for Alaska and Catcher in the Rye. Even though the main characters Pudge, which was Miles new name with his new friends, and Holden are very much alike. They might have a lot of similarities but they have their differences to. In this comparison paper I will describe both the main characters such as Pudge and Holden, and the minor characters such as Alaska and Jane’s similarities and differences. Later I will wrap it up with comparing the authors’ style, and then input some of my thoughts about the book. Throughout the book you will realize that Pudge and Holden are very different people and then you will realize how much alike they are. Even while reading the book you will realize that they even have some physical characteristics that they have in common such as being small and not very strong. Weak is one word that describes both of these main characters perfectly. Pudge and Holden have a lot of the same acts of daily living. They share in common that they both go to boarding school and they even have problems and habits that they continue to do, like smoking and drinking. Even though Holden flunked out he is a very smart kid. Holden does not apply himself, but he is …show more content…
John Green’s style of writing is very simple, readable, and comprehendible. He uses big vocabulary and also draws in your attention so every time you pick up the book there is not a dull moment that you want to quit and continue on another day. On the other hand Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger isn’t that type of book that is going to make you want to pick up the book and read for hours. Salinger’s writing style is really direct, and realistic. He uses the result of Holden’s mind, and whats going on and what he’s