To start off, we talk about the main protagonist of the first story. This is the rambunctious, curious, arrogant, but fearful character known as Holden Caulfield. Holden’s story is that of many teenagers, which is why so many people feel like they relate to him on a personal level. He’s spoiled, he’s lazy, and he’s angsty and mad at the world. There are very few who at the ripe young age of 16 can claim that they aren’t at least one of those. But I believe the biggest part of Holden Caulfield’s story in Catcher in the Rye is the story of his life and the reason he lives it. At 16 he hasn’t had an opportunity to experience the real world past what his wealthy parents have provided him. He’s lived at multiple boarding schools and gotten kicked
