The theme is isolation. Holden is isolated in many parts of the story. Holden's depression, a more solid expression of his issues, is a main impetus all through the book. The vast majority of the novel portrays his verging on hyper mission for brotherhood as he flutters starting with one good for nothing experience then onto the next. However, while his conduct shows his depression, Holden reliably shies far from thoughtfulness and in this way doesn't generally know why he continues acting as he does. Since Holden relies on upon his seclusion to save his separation from the world and to keep up a level of self-insurance, he frequently subverts his own endeavors to end his forlornness. For instance, his discussion with Carl Luce and his date
