Catcher In The Rye And Unwell Analysis

Holden Caulfield’s interesting view on life, himself and his past can be easily and seamlessly compared to the song Unwell by Matchbox Twenty. In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, the reader is introduced to Holden Caulfield, a man on the brink of adulthood, in a pattern of self-deprecation as well as struggling to transition into his future. Similarly, in Unwell by Matchbox Twenty, the narrator is recognizing many of the same traits within himself, as well as his tendencies. Specifically, many comparisons can be drawn between the way both Holden Caulfield and the narrator view themselves, parallels in how they reach out to others, and an actual interpretation of their seemingly-similar pasts. By comparing the song Unwell by Matchbox Twenty with The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, many connections can be seen through their two narratives, including relationships, view of self and view of history and past.

Through the use of self-deprecating humour and vocabulary such as “madman” (3), tight comparisons can be drawn between Unwell and The Catcher in the Rye in the way that the two narrators look upon themselves and their personalities. Time and time again, Holden Caulfield compares himself to a “madman” (3), seemingly an insane behavior of sorts and demonstrates an understanding and self-awareness of his erratic …show more content…
Eerily similar pasts, personalities and present tendencies and actions are apparent through both of their narratives, further linking their stories together and showing their tight correlation with one another. By taking a close look at both Unwell and The Catcher in the Rye, it is apparent that both narrators are extremely similar through their personality, past tendencies in the present day, showing their similarity in almost every aspect that can be