In the beginning of the story, Holden is at Pencey Prep, a private school in Pennsylvania. However, he leaves Pencey and stays in New York City. When in New York, Holden does not stay in one place for too long, he is often moving to escape the “phonies” or the adult world in which he dislikes. He is running away from his problems constantly.
Holden is telling the story in 1949, but the events happened the year before in 1948. This puts us in post-WW2 era. Holden talks about the effect of the war on D.B. and how the US dropped the atomic bomb in Japan. His feelings and views are reflective of post-war America.
Holden is telling the story in 1949, but the events happened the year before in 1948. This puts us in post-WW2 era. Holden talks about the effect of the war on D.B. and how the US dropped the atomic bomb in Japan. His feelings and views are reflective of post-war America.