The Role Of Individualism In Catcher In The Rye

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This article utilize Holden's strange behavior and language are due to his inability to interact with others; that's at least what we assume. His immense hatred toward a variety of different things as well as his failure to work with those around him clearly indicate he's "different". To protect his unique self from the world that seemingly works against him, he acts on impulse, declares himself a loner, and rips apart everything in which he is surrounded by.
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