In the novel, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger, Holden, the main character, returns to his hometown, New York City, and becomes overwhelmed with memories. His old middle school, his home, bars and restaurants, and even the sidewalk contribute to how Holden is emotionally affected. Any time I visit my old middle school, to see my old teachers and friends, I remember how much easier life was then and how difficult it is now. I then become bitter and recall how tired I am. Despite these childhood memories, throughout the novel, Holden is negatively affected by the setting of New York City, because it reminds him of his brother, Allie, and his childhood, when life was simpler. New York’s setting retrieves childhood memories of Holden’s
