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(Pg.2) Instead of watching the game attentively like everyone else, Holden stands by himself atop of the hill, which symbolizes how he is ultimately lonely and alienated from the world around. We can see that Holden does not have a strong sense of identity as he is neglectful towards his surroundings. Unlike other teenagers of his school, Holden holds an apathetic attitude towards the game which is a matter of life and death to others. This defines his character as an outcast.
(Pg.3) Imagine being banished by your teammates, people who spend most of their day with you, either training or participating in a game. Just a thought of it upsets me. However, Holden, who is actually being in the situation is not bit morose. In fact, he puts himself out of the picture and thinks it funny. This once again demonstrates his aloofness as he shows uncordial, even to people who he spends most of his time with.
(Pg.8) Holden rejects …show more content…
Despite being in the same family, Holden is the only one that nobody expects from. Therefore, he is slowly shaping an idea regarding the “hotshots” and the nothings. This also explains his concept of “phony” adults, who won the game out of luck.
(pg.70) Unlike the previous chapters, Holden acts very mature this chapter. He remarks his status as a “goddam minor” when fails to order alcohol exposes his desire to grow up. This controverts his usual hatred towards adulthood. Viewers perceive that Holden lacks a sense of identity and does not truly interprets the word “phony”.
(pg.79) Jane is probably the only female that Holden addresses on her personality rather than exterior. Meanwhile, Holden also recalls unadulterated memories of Jane. He uses the simple word “happy” to describe his being with Jane, which accentuates the pure and modest childhood times. Note that he also tries to protect Jane towards readers by specifying that she is not a “goddam icicle or
(Pg.2) Instead of watching the game attentively like everyone else, Holden stands by himself atop of the hill, which symbolizes how he is ultimately lonely and alienated from the world around. We can see that Holden does not have a strong sense of identity as he is neglectful towards his surroundings. Unlike other teenagers of his school, Holden holds an apathetic attitude towards the game which is a matter of life and death to others. This defines his character as an outcast.
(Pg.3) Imagine being banished by your teammates, people who spend most of their day with you, either training or participating in a game. Just a thought of it upsets me. However, Holden, who is actually being in the situation is not bit morose. In fact, he puts himself out of the picture and thinks it funny. This once again demonstrates his aloofness as he shows uncordial, even to people who he spends most of his time with.
(Pg.8) Holden rejects …show more content…
Despite being in the same family, Holden is the only one that nobody expects from. Therefore, he is slowly shaping an idea regarding the “hotshots” and the nothings. This also explains his concept of “phony” adults, who won the game out of luck.
(pg.70) Unlike the previous chapters, Holden acts very mature this chapter. He remarks his status as a “goddam minor” when fails to order alcohol exposes his desire to grow up. This controverts his usual hatred towards adulthood. Viewers perceive that Holden lacks a sense of identity and does not truly interprets the word “phony”.
(pg.79) Jane is probably the only female that Holden addresses on her personality rather than exterior. Meanwhile, Holden also recalls unadulterated memories of Jane. He uses the simple word “happy” to describe his being with Jane, which accentuates the pure and modest childhood times. Note that he also tries to protect Jane towards readers by specifying that she is not a “goddam icicle or