“In my mind, I’m probably the biggest sex maniac you ever saw,” (Holden). Sex, drugs, prostitute, death, loneliness, depression, anger, and isolation are all rousing words that has circulated in and out of every person’s life. All these words can easily relate to something specifically in common, Holden. A fictional character manifested into a book, in which Holden shows a darker side to humanity. This in turn appears to have a strong effect on the people in Holden’s life. Also it displays negativity and continues to push Holden into a further state of isolation as the book continues. Overall it can be stated that, In the book, the Catcher in the Rye, the author (J.D. Salinger) exhibits Holden as someone trapped in isolation because of the
